Do Common Law Courts Exist?

Hope For Justice is a workshop series that explores the idea and the evidence that there are two different courts in British Columbia (and every common law jurisdiction).

By reviewing multiple court transcripts, personal witness testimony of court events and the history of the court system in B.C. which together create a compelling case can be made that common law courts are alive, well and little used.

One of the key pre-trial and trials that dramatically demonstrated the existence and operation of a common law court was made while attempting to discover and understand the events and legal games that occurred before, during and after the trial of Russ Porisky in Chilliwack and Abbotsford, British Columbia during 1999/2000. (online video links below)

The events of this trial and other trials add up to an interesting story that might lead one to conclude that there are two court systems operating, and one of them is common law, which anyone can still access, if they understand how.

Getting to the point of understanding how to access the common law courts is the reason this course was created.  We attempt to connect various events in many court cases in a way that makes sense, provides evidence for the basic premise and encourage the hope that there is an active honourable common law court system that we can access where justice may be found, again.

From all accounts the main events in the year 2000 Porisky pre-trial and trial revolved around:

1. a challenge to the style of the name on the summons and much later the charging instrument "Information" (NAME vs Name)
2. claim natural person status from outside the bar
3. court recognizes Russ as a natural person
4. court issues an Order confirming the recognition of the natural person before the court
5. court changes the style of the name on the Information from NAME to Name
6. court issues Order that  Russ, the natural person is the Named defendant
7. on the day of trial Russ is asked to change courthouses to another city's courthouse 2o miles away!
8. the new court house on the day of trial (in Abbotsford) has a Canadian flag flying from the roofline of the specific courtroom
9. no Canadian flag was anywhere on the grounds or roof of the courthouse before, or after trial
10. courtroom for the trial has no bar, no judges bench, no witness box only tables and chairs etc.
11. courtroom and courthouse after trial is back to "normal" bar, judges bench, witness box, no flag etc.
12. judge on her own initiative argues with Crown, after Crown closes their case, and acquits Russ without raising any defence
13. DoJ does not appeal acquittal

The legal concepts in play and addressed during this process are what Hope For Justice explores as well as the process of being recognized by the courts in a status that ensures all your rights are intact and protected by the court.

Access to the Online Course

Members only access: password is in your welcome email  (become a member HERE)

INTRO - Courthouse Tour with Russs - Courthouse tour

Part 1 - H4J Part 1 - Capitus Diminitio the final word? and more topics

Part 2 - H4 J Part 2 - Receive Access to 1999-2000 Porisky pre-trial and common law court trial in depth review (and full transcripts) when you become a private member (must request to be added to Members Only email list when you register):

Part 2A - 2 courts, Roman civil law vs common law, "private person" vs "natural person", status and capacity, history of B.C. courts. County court, Supreme Court BC (which one), Crown Counsel, pre-trial challenges
Part 2B - Porisky pre-trial transcript in depth (natural person recognized)
Part 2C - Porisky trial transcript in depth (in a common law court)
Part 2D - trial review and discussion

Part 3 - H4J Part 3 - Other court cases of interest demonstrating the common law venue

Part 4 - H4J Part 4 - New case "Farmer George" - Accept the NAME to attorn to the court

Part 5 - H4J: In Action - summary of principles, attitudes and actions needed to make Hope for Justice reality.

NEW Course Jan. 26, 2012

Part 6 - Hope For Justice: In Action Webinar Course

- H4J-IA is 15 session of 2x per week training. Inquire about access. This is a recorded 8 week webinar study course that was held live (fifteen 90-120 minute sessions). The first webinar was Jan, 2012.
If you wish access to the course: email to info (at) private-person with SUBJECT : "Let Me In"  Details will be sent. There is a requested donation to participate. Become a private member and access the free INTRO session right away. More info click here.

IMPORTANT AUDIOS OF INTEREST

Interviews and discussions of interest that explore how to deal with court process honourably, efficiently and without being tricked into the jurisdiction of the Roman Civil Law court by accepting the NAME. Full of lively discussion, examples and success stories.

I recommend listening to these audios multiple times after having viewed the Hope For Justice workshop series.

1. Batman and others Part 1

Listen in on a discussion between folks trying to help a fellow prepare for court, which I now would classify it as an example of what NOT to do (which is good to know to). Batman then shares his perspective on what works better. He also engages in a role play "what would you say if the judge said this to you?" dialogue.  http://www.4shared.com/audio/yDHQ9tT5/imbatman57_part_1.html

2. Batman + Boris Part 2

 http://www.4shared.com/audio/ae3wxviq/imbatman57_part_2.html Boris joins the discussion to offer his insights and experiences on dealing with the court, also telling his story of having a "system assigned" individual who is now responsible for dealing with all paperwork issued to the ALL CAPS NAME.

3. Batman and Robb Ryder conversation.

Try having a conversation with someone who answers a question or a statement you make with a question. It can be frustrating and a bit tedious to try and communicate. Robb Ryder calls up Batman for a 1st time chat and the sparks fly. If you don't know Batman he is a hoot to listen to and an "expert" at the "socratic method" methinks. Learned from honor/dishonor thinking for challenging every claim. After about 20-30 minutes of back and forth verbal justing it settles down into a powerful, insightful conversation. Listen well.

http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-44889/TS-495251.mp3

4. Robb Ryder & Ben Lowrey - Affidavits and Courts of Record. Ben is a little "slow" to get what Robb is saying and asks for constant explanations over and over BUT this forces Robb to repeat key ideas and give further explanations which can really drive the point home (in other words, it can be a little tedious but Robb keeps his cool and really thoroughly explains things AGAIN....which isn't so bad if you REALLY want to "get it".)  Sept 2011.