Trial Delayed - What's the Cost?

Today was a virtual Roster Meeting for the HOA's lawsuit against Gus Philpott (me). 

On July 29 the HOA's lawyers emailed (and mailed) Notice of the Roster Meeting to me. That's 22 days ago. The Roster Meeting was for setting a trial date during the week of September 2nd.

Why would the lawyers ask for a trial date September 2-5, if they weren't ready to try the case? They've had eight (8) months to get ready.

In the online meeting today the HOA's lawyer asked Judge Coble for a continuance for 60 days. They wanted more time for depositions, etc. At least, that's was it sounded like. I had the speaker at 100%, and I could barely hear the judge and the lawyer. I could tell you the real reason for the delay, but I won't. 

I objected, stating that the lawyers have had plenty of time to get ready. Judge Coble said he'd take my objection under advisement.

What does a 60-day continuance mean for the HOA?

More fees. Great for the law firm. Lousy for the client, which is the HOA. 

How much is your Board of Directors going to spend on this case?

Do you know? I'll bet they don't even know!

It's your money. Why should they care?

This delay is not bad for me. It gives me more time file complaints about financial crime. It gives me more time to plan a counter-suit. It gives me more time to decide how many Board Members and how many "Voting Members" to call as witnesses.

It gives homeowners (Members) more time to contemplate how much money is being wasted by the HOA on a lawsuit that is prohibited by the CC&Rs and which the Board of Directors never voted to approve.

It gives the Voting Members more time to oust Board President Danny Trapp, who started the lawsuit in the name of the HOA without the Board's approval. 

It gives the Richland County Sheriff's Department and the South Carolina Attorney General more time to investigate the crimes I have reported.

Thanks to the HOA for your "deep pocket".

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