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- How Does Personal Injury Protection Insurance Help After a Car Accident?
- Domestic Violence Protection Orders (DVPOs) in Washington State
- The Practical Importance of Hiring an Attorney after a Car Accident
- College Costs and Post-Secondary Education
- Determining Child Support in Washington
- What is a Parenting Plan?
- (Redmond/Criminal Defense) Time Matters for a DUI
- (Redmond/Criminal Defense) Field Sobriety Tests - What Not to Do
- (Redmond/Criminal Defense) - The (Redmond/Criminal Defense) - The Ability to Remain Silent
- How to Choose Your Personal Representative for your Will
- Powers of Attorney - Quick, Simple, Important
- What are the Important Positions in Your Will?
- What`s the Deal with Prenuptial Agreements?
- What Happens If I`m Bit by a Dog in Washington?
- 7 Facts About DUI Cases in Washington - Revisited!
- Types of Retirement Accounts Divided During Divorce
- Tips for Dividing Assets and Debts in a Washington Divorce
- The Benefits of Mediation in Your Washington Divorce
- Why Settling Your Car Accident Claim Often Makes Sense
- What is the Burden of Proof in a Washington Car Accident?
- Using Mandatory Arbitration in a Washington Car Accident
- Gotta love our court system!
- (Redmond/Crazy Lawsuit) The Walking Dead: or Not!
- (Redmond/Crazy Lawsuit) Here Comes Football - and Litigation
- Privilege: Why It`s Essential for Your Legal Matters
- Don't Post on Social Media About Your Car Accident
- Crosswalks 101: A Lawyer`s Guide to Crossing the Street
- Top 10 Tips You Need To Know Before Getting On A Motorcycle
- Top 10 Tips Riders Need To Know Before Getting On A Motorcycle
- In a Car Collision...Now What?
(Redmond/Crazy Lawsuit) The Walking Dead: or Not!
With all of the new zombie apocalypse shows on television today, it seems only fair that the law get involved in all the fun with a Crazy Lawsuit. In 1986, Donald Miller, a resident of Ohio, disappeared without a trace. There were no signs of foul-play, but after eight years officials came to the conclusion that the drunkard must have wandered off and died. That being said, in 1994 Donald was declared dead and his children began receiving death benefits.
Imagine the shock (and the fun conversation) with his family, when, in 2005, Donald showed up on his parents doorstep. After some convincing, finally, Donald presented to court where he had to prove the obvious to Judge Allan Davis: he was alive! Unfortunately, this task is harder than it looks.
"We've got the obvious here. A man sitting in the courtroom; he appears to be in good health," Judge Davis said, but stated that the law is clear: Declarations of death can only be rescinded within three years.
Whether he is a zombie, a ghost, a ghoul, or just a prankster, Donald Miller is now legally dead and there is nothing that can be done to resuscitate him. One silver lining: since he is legally dead, his kids won't need to repay his death benefits! At Magnuson Lowell, we've helped many deal with their own version of the Crazy Lawsuit. Feel free to contact our local offices to set up a free telephone consultation with one of our experienced attorneys.