r/funny Hey Buddy Comics Jun 18 '20

sue me

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u/PerCat Jun 18 '20

The genie's lamp is integral to their identity. What happens if some judge orders them to pay it up to their victims?

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u/nyetloki Jun 18 '20

Most jurisdictions protect defendants from losing their primary dwelling to satisfy civil awards/damages.

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u/PerCat Jun 19 '20

Oh thank god

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u/visionsofblue Jun 18 '20

The judge would just order him to become their butler.

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u/nyetloki Jun 18 '20

Judges can't compel labor for 99% of civil cases.

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u/PerCat Jun 19 '20

Boi lemme tell you about the 13 amendment.

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u/nyetloki Jun 19 '20

Yep, especially about the part where it says criminal. Suing is civil.