Notes

"To Evict Or Not to Evict" & the OJ Simpson Trial
"If the glove doesn't fit, you have to acquit." (Johnnie Cochran- OJ's lawyer)
"If the tenant doesn't submit (payment), you need to evict?" (Anxious Landlords)
From a drama perspective, OJ Simpson's (first) trial was great theater. It stood a thrilling beginning (who could ignore the white Bronco chase for the interstate?) plus it immediately captured the nation's attention. The story was televised 24-hours per day and reporters energetically followed every lead and generated countless side stories (the "Dancing Ito's" anyone?). The public was excited, therefore the trial got past its first week (which ended up being the initial close to 60 weeks). Whew!
The numerous times of the actual trial were equally tedious. The evidence was presented in depth and also the jurors were tired. The lawyers knew whoever could boil on the hours and hours of testimony into something mentally palpable on the jury would win. http://www.masonre.com.au/ , the DA, tried to consider the large preponderance of evidence against OJ and interest each juror's wise practice; unfortunately, this was a great deal for your jury to process as OJ's lawyers poked holes to the validity of some of the evidence, creating more confusion. On the other hand, Johnnie Cochran (which has a grand visual presentation), boiled the choice of OJ's guilt or innocence into one statement: "If the glove doesn't fit, you should acquit." Above the din, the jurors finally had something simple they could cling to; this easy statement helped them cut through the cacophony in the trial making the last decision of "Guilty" or "Not Guilty". And on 10/3/95, the Juice was loose.
When tenants never pay, there is certainly usually a whole lot of drama. "I'll have a very payment visiting you in a few days now", "I have a whole lot of family issues", and "I thought you said you needed it next Tuesday." Countless calls and e-mails are meant to interest you socially, emotionally, and mentally; it really is tough to never sympathize (or empathize)! This type of interaction (some refer to it "gaming") has one purpose- to convince you to not evict. Much like the OJ trial with all of the drama and grandstanding, you sometimes desire a simple statement to assist guide your selection. Fortunately, there's one.
This statement, with style points coming courtesy with the late Johnnie Cochran: "If they do not submit (FULL payment), you should evict". Very simple!
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