Verdict
IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF REDMONT
VERDICT
MysticPhunky V. Naezaratheus [2025] FCR 26
I. PLAINTIFF’S POSITION
1. The Defendant murdered the Plaintiff on the Plaintiff’s property, violating the Violent Offenses Act and giving rise to civil liability.
2. The resulting crime scene prevented construction for eight hours, causing lost rental income and project delays.
3. The murder also deprived the Plaintiff of personal enjoyment in carrying out construction work, justifying consequential damages.
4. The Plaintiff seeks $65,000 total ($30,000 compensatory, $10,000 legal fees, $20,000 consequential, $5,000 punitive).
5. The Plaintiff argues the DHS may handle criminal prosecution, but civil damages remain recoverable for harm flowing from the murder.
II. DEFENDANT’S POSITION
1. There is insufficient proof the murder occurred on the Plaintiff’s property; the evidence (redstone items, etc.) may be fabricated or unrelated.
2. Any delay was minimal, and the Plaintiff failed to mitigate losses or provide solid proof of disruption.
3. The requested damages are speculative and excessive, lacking concrete evidence of rental agreements or financial harm.
4. The Defendant counterclaims $19,500 under the Legal Damages Act, alleging the Plaintiff’s suit is frivolous and costly.
5. The defense maintains that a murder case belongs under DHS jurisdiction, disputing any basis for large civil awards here.
III. COURT’S OPINION
1. With the witness testimony and evidence logs provided, the balance of probabilities that (a) the Defendant murdered the Plaintiff, (b) on the Plaintiff’s property, and (c) left behind at least some of the redstone items, is in favor of the Plaintiff. While the Defendant suggested the evidence might be fabricated or unrelated, the consistency of the logs and testimony persuasively support the Plaintiff’s claim. I am satisfied that the Defendant’s murder caused the crime scene and the resulting construction delay.
2. A murder prosecution belongs under DHS jurisdiction. You may still sue for civil damages based on harm caused through criminal activity.
3. The Legal Damages Act §4(1)(a) states:
“Compensatory damages will not be awarded without proof of pecuniary loss including compensation for harm to property, harm to earning capacity, and the creation of liabilities; unless they are special damage.”
No documentation or other proof of monetary loss has been submitted, only assurances that such loss occurred. Accordingly, any requests for compensatory damages are dismissed.
4. On consequential damages; any reasonable person would lose enjoyment in Redmont by (a) being murdered and (b) having their building project disrupted by a crime scene. However, I concur with the Defence that the amount requested is disproportionate to the demonstrated harm, and without more detailed testimony or evidence, this request will be reduced by a quarter of the requested damages.
5. Murder is clearly an outrageous act, and the law provides for punitive damages to punish and deter conduct that goes beyond ordinary wrongdoing. Given the severity of murder, this Court finds it justified to grant the full amount of punitive damages requested by the Plaintiff.
IV. DECISION
The Federal Court of Redmont hereby rules in favour of the Plaintiff, and grants a modified Prayer for Relief:
1. $15,000 in consequential damages for Loss of Enjoyment;
2. $5,000 in punitive damages;
3. $6,000 in legal fees, equal to 30% of the value of the case, to be paid to Justice Compass Law Firm.
The Federal Court thanks all involved.