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Zoneboy · 09-17-2007, 11:42 PM

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LINCOLN, Neb. - The defendant in a state senator's lawsuit is accused of causing untold death and horror and threatening to cause more still. He can be sued in Douglas County, the legislator claims, because He's everywhere.

State Sen. Ernie Chambers sued God last week. Angered by another lawsuit he considers frivolous, Chambers says he's trying to make the point that anybody can file a lawsuit against anybody.

Chambers says in his lawsuit that God has made terroristic threats against the senator and his constituents, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization of millions upon millions of the Earth's inhabitants."

The Omaha senator, who skips morning prayers during the legislative session and often criticizes Christians, also says God has caused "fearsome floods ... horrendous hurricanes, terrifying tornadoes."

He's seeking a permanent injunction against the Almighty.

Chambers said the lawsuit was triggered by a federal suit filed against a judge who recently barred words such as "rape" and "victim" from a sexual assault trial.

The accuser in the criminal case, Tory Bowen, sued Lancaster District Judge Jeffre Cheuvront, claiming that he violated her free speech rights.

Chambers said Bowen's lawsuit is inappropriate because the Nebraska Supreme Court has already considered the case and federal courts follow the decisions of state supreme courts on state matters.

"This lawsuit having been filed and being of such questionable merit creates a circumstance where my lawsuit is appropriately filed," Chambers said. "People might call it frivolous but if they read it they'll see there are very serious issues I have raised."

U.S. District Judge Richard Kopf, in an order last week, expressed doubts about whether Bowen's lawsuit "has any legal basis whatsoever" and said sanctions may be imposed against Bowen and her attorneys if they fail to show cause for the lawsuit.

The Associated Press usually does not identify accusers in sex-assault cases, but Bowen has allowed her name to be used publicly because of the issue over the judge's language restrictions.

Cheuvront declared a mistrial in the sexual assault trial in July, saying pretrial publicity made it impossible to gather enough impartial jurors.

catlover79 · 09-17-2007, 11:57 PM

I guess we can rule out an appeal, huh?

Max Whittaker · 09-18-2007, 01:38 AM

Now, that's cool!

I'm assuming God will be representing Himself?

No jury in the world would rule against Him!

Mikado · 09-18-2007, 04:48 AM

Dont be so sure on that one Max

80sTrivia · 09-18-2007, 06:00 AM

What are the chances of this senator being re-elected?!?

Dutabi84 · 09-18-2007, 08:16 AM

DUMBASS.

Dynomite · 09-18-2007, 09:51 AM

That heathenistic fool should already know by now he can't ever sue the Almighty God for anything, whatsoever. The Lord has better things to do with His time than deal with such nonsense. As for that Sen. Chambers character, he needs to get a life and grow up!

crystals · 09-18-2007, 11:25 AM

Holy mackerel! Is this guy for real?

Max Whittaker · 09-18-2007, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

The Lord has better things to do with His time than deal with such nonsense.

We all do, really. That's why frivolous lawsuits are so annoying. Lets get back to living, shall we?

Cactus Jack · 09-18-2007, 01:36 PM

How do ya know he wanst referring to his bathroom stallmate nicknamed "God"?

Mikado · 09-18-2007, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Max Whittaker

We all do, really. That's why frivolous lawsuits are so annoying. Lets get back to living, shall we?

Well, his whole point WAS that theres too many frivolous lawsuits.......be funny if this went to court though

freshprinceofLA · 09-18-2007, 10:30 PM

damn I would not wanna be next to this guy I might get struck by the lighting!

ABlairican Pie · 09-23-2007, 12:05 PM

MSNBC.com

Holy writ! ‘God’ files response to lawsuit

Papers, 1 filed by lawyer (the other direct?) argue deity faultless, immune

Douglas County District Court legal file clerk Mark McGuire holds legal papers Friday pertaining to a lawsuit filed against God. This filing, signed "God," argues the defendant is immune from some earthly laws and the court lacks jurisdiction.
View related photos

The Associated Press
Updated: 9:06 p.m. PT Sept 22, 2007

LINCOLN, Neb. - The mystery of one response to a lawsuit against God has been solved. Eric Perkins, an attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas, said Friday he filed a response to the lawsuit from Nebraska State Sen. Ernie Chambers. "It's kind of a turn on 'What would Jesus do?'" Perkins said. "I thought to myself, "What would God say?"

"Defendant denies that this or any court has jurisdiction ... over Him any more than the court has jurisdiction over the wind or rain, sunlight or darkness," according to Perkins' response.

As for Chambers' contention that God made terroristic threats, inspired fear and caused "widespread death, destruction and terrorization," Perkins wrote that God "contends that any harm or injury suffered is a direct and proximate result of mankind ignoring obvious warnings."

Perkins, who said he is a Christian, faxed one of at least two responses to Chambers' lawsuit. He said while he hopes the lawsuit was just a stunt by Chambers, "maybe his timing has something to do with world affairs. I'd hate to be that person who sat back and did nothing."

The problem of serving God a summons could land the lawsuit in the earthly scrap heap of failed legal actions.

But whether the issue goes before a judge may largely depend on how hard Chambers pushes the issue. The senator isn't asking that notice be served to God, but says in his lawsuit that if he doesn't get a summary judgment in the case, he wants a hearing — "if the court deems such a hearing not to be a futile act."

Chambers, a self-proclaimed agnostic, said he's trying to make the point that anybody can sue anybody. He said his filing was triggered by a federal lawsuit he considers frivolous.

It's still not clear where a second response from "God" came from. There was no contact information on the filing, which turned up on the counter at the Douglas County Court office, although St. Michael the Archangel is listed as a witness.

Attempts to reach Chambers by phone were unsuccessful.

© 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.

ThomasE · 09-23-2007, 11:09 PM

Well, I better ask the Lord to cancel all my debts before he runs the risk of losing it all in the lawsuit. God, you know I am kidding! LOL.

ABlairican Pie · 09-23-2007, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Well, I better ask the Lord to cancel all my debts before he runs the risk of losing it all in the lawsuit. God, you know I am kidding! LOL.

I wonder how much this lawyer charged God?

Or did he waive the fee?

09-17-2007, 11:42 PM	#1
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09-17-2007, 11:57 PM	#2
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09-18-2007, 01:38 AM	#3
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Dynomite Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 10, 2006 Location: near Dayton, Ohio Posts: 579	That heathenistic fool should already know by now he can't ever sue the Almighty God for anything, whatsoever. The Lord has better things to do with His time than deal with such nonsense. As for that Sen. Chambers character, he needs to get a life and grow up!
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09-18-2007, 04:48 AM	#4
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09-18-2007, 11:25 AM	#8
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