In Dickens novel Bleak House of 1850, the fictional Probate case Jarndyce v Jarndyce is the central theme. It is Dickens highlighting the intricacies of the Chancery Court as an Inheritance is fought over by the many beneficiaries of Trusts and Will. The case though fictional was compared to real cases that had been going on in Victorian times for. 36 to 40 years. The numerous lawyers fees to be paid high costs of Counsel would ultimately deplete any coffer over time as the protagonist parties paid for the legal party.
Not a great deal has changed in the Judicial system of England and Wales other than parties are encouraged to seek mediation to settle the muddle. Alas acceptance of this outcome is often too bitter a pill for one party and the fight goes on. Divorce cases often bring out the worst in us, not only are the assets divided but the children of the marriage become the weapons used in the Court Coliseum. Inheritance is a convenient grey area as the Donor is no longer present and the true intentions of gift can be endlessly argued as suits. In fairness some Judges plead with the parties to settle rather than see their swamp drained by the ruthless wrangling of those in wig and gown.
Though thought otherwise Germany is the most litigious nation on the planet followed by USA where 75% of all lawyers that have ever lived ply their trade there today. England and Wales is an area chosen in which to fight not because of fair play but often seen as the best place for more than generous awards. Many nations , personal and corporate use the Arena of Angst in Holborm too gorge out their game.
King Solomon in Proverbs 25 warns us not to go to Court but settle and settle quickly. Alas for many this prudent advice is rarely taken. Some use the Judicial system as a business model knowing that full recompense is never made and the Court is just the discount House to go to. Access to the Courts preclude many of course to even go there for the prohibitive costs and time are bridges too far to cross.
Dispute exists in the DNA of most invariably , but to walk away from it is often the hardest most sensible thing to do. To turn the other cheek can be to turn to a brighter future and let God be the Judge and let go and let God avenge as He said He would avenge in the opening verses of Psalm 94. We should instead refuse to take revenge as told by the great Tent maker Paul in Romans Chapter 12 verse 19. Jarndyce v Jarndyce is a warning. I often wondered why the novel was titled Bleak House for most bleak it is and matters legal. Settle quickly your dispute and stay away from Court at all costs , this is a gift of advice to you all at Christmas. Let 2023 bring in the new and leave revenge to the great avenger. I speak from experience.
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