We often see movies portraying lawyers as being fierce and ruthless professionals, saying things like “Objection, your honor!”, or “I would like to call in a surprise witness.” It’s very impressive whenever we see them hammering the accused in order to get the truth.
However, I’ve learned from watching a popular, American show called, “SUITS” that while being in a courtroom may seem spectacular, many lawyers prefer to avoid court altogether by reaching a ‘settlement’ outside of court.
You have to make sure the witness’ statements are solid, collate all the evidence against the opposing party, and know the details of the case like the back of your hand.
So, it’s no surprise that in the US, only 2% of cases actually go to trial. This is because many people sue not for justice but for compensation and revenge. Perhaps this figure is accurate in how we deal with all life solutions.
When we make a complaint, place the blame on someone, or make an accusation, are we really hoping for a wrong to be made right or are we just getting revenge? Sometime, it’s just better to turn the other cheek and move on.
In Japan it is not so common taking someone to the court. It is shame for Japanese people that other people know that you are in conflicts. Japanese people have tendency to want to avoid such a situation. So we conflict in the court not so often.
What are some cases where a settlement might not be applicable?
和解が適用されない場合はどのような場合がありますか?
それは、お互いに合意できない場合だと思います。
お互いの主張に大きな違いがあって、妥協することができない時には、和解をすることはできません。
また、違いが小さくても、お互いに譲り合わない場合にも、和解はできないと思います。
I think that’s the case when we can’t agree with each other. We can not do settlement when there is large difference in each other’s claims. Farther more, even if the difference was small, I don’t think we can not reach to the settlement if we don’t give in each other.
I think it is whether my most important claim is accepted or not. Details is not important. It not need to be accepted. But if the most important part of my insist is accepted, it is good for me.
What’s an example where you did something for the sake of revenge?
復讐のために何かをした例は何ですか?
僕は、復讐のために何かをしたことはありません。
何か不正なことをされても、正しいことをして対応していれば、いずれその不正は暴かれます。
なので、自分で復習をしなくても、自然と悪いことは淘汰されると思います。
I have never do something for revenge so far. Even if I were done something ugly thing by someone, if I am doing the right things, the ugly things will be revealed in someday. So, I don’t have to do revenge, the ugly things will be expelled.
You step-up and have a very strong presence during the lesson I especially like the fact that you don’t rush to respond but take your time to consider the situation and respond in a logical way. Keep asking and inquiring you did great!
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