Notice of lawsuit (Northeast Region)

[Napoleon]

Senator, you make the claim that Alfred did not "properly" declare; I am curious what regional law was violated that would make legal action necessary, especially when taking into consideration the lax laws regarding write-in candidates.

[Napoleon]

I am asking for a statutory definition of a proper candidacy declaration. Common sense is not a basis for a solid case, common sense was that the special election was going to happen after you went to the Senate. Comparing it to a situation where an incumbent unexpectedly resigned due to a scandal in America to a situation where the incumbent would be resigning upon swearing into higher office in Atlas Fantasy Elections is a bit of a stretch, wouldn't you agree?

[Napoleon]

There was no legal requirement dictating that you must resign your seat, but common sense suggested you would, and eventually did. You are the one trying to use "common sense" as a legal argument, not I. I used "common sense" to determine that Alfred wished to run in the election, and short of any law prohibiting me from placing candidates who make their intent to run known to myself and the public that I am unaware of, do not regret my decision to do so. If you cannot find a law saying that, I do not believe you have much of a case and suggest you petition the Assembly to consider changing candidacy declaration law if it means this much to you. The CJO will make his determination soon I hope (try PMing him in case he doesn't see this thread).

[Napoleon]

If I am understanding your point correctly, Senator, that is why I waited until Wormy actually resigned to call the election. Whose intentions were clear through the duration of this sequence of events, however, would be Alfred's. It was obvious to all of us that Alfred intended to seek this seat. But, again, no law that I know of has been broken and I doubt this case goes anywhere.

[Napoleon]

I would like to make it known that I support changing the law but as Governor I cannot unilaterally implement a policy change even if it would appear to be "common sense". I have to follow the law as it is. Thank you for hearing this case goes CJO Belgian Socialist.