He paused for a moment before continuing, "The problem is … sometimes it's not easy to get someone like Mrs. Davenport to actually show up in court."
It would be illegal for a defendant to skip a hearing and ignore court summons three times.
But people like Addison—those with money and strong legal backing—always find a way to slip through the cracks. She'd probably pull the "health issue" card to avoid showing up.
Whether in dramas or real life, I've seen that most powerful people use illness as an excuse to dodge court.
If Addison played that card, I hoped she'd be so gravely ill she'd never recover.
Ethan continued, "Sometimes they bribe doctors, or they have lawyers muddle the paperwork. It's wrong, but if it looks convincing enough, it becomes almost impossible to beat."
Lando leaned forward. "We don't need to trade blows in the dirt. There are cleaner ways," he said. "Mr. Rowell, you can file a motion to compel her attendance."
