Pacific Heights (1990)

F. William Parker: Judge Mitchell Black

Quotes 

• [In court in the lawsuit hearing, the Honorable Judge Mitchell Black hands over the case file to the bailiff. And return it to the attorney Stephanie MacDonald] 

  Judge Mitchell Black : In answer to your suit against him, Mr. Hayes has submitted to the court affidavits A and B confirming plaintive's attempted unlawful eviction of a Mr. Hayes on the 15th of last May.

  Drake Goodman : [Talk quietly to Stephanie]  No, I turned his gas and electricity off. There's a policeman...

  Stephanie MacDonald : Your Honor, my client and I...

  Judge Mitchell Black : Miss MacDonald, I assume you have received these documents?

  Stephanie MacDonald : Yes, I have just received them, Your Honor. I think there's been a mix up.

  Judge Mitchell Black : I think the law is quite clear on this point, don't you? Mr. Hayes is entitled to a reduction of rent due to uninhabitability caused by Mr. Goodman's misguided attempt to force him from the premises by disconnecting his utilities.

  [the decision] 

  Judge Mitchell Black : Court rules for the defendant, Carter Hayes. Let the records show that according to the lease, Mr. Hayes's legal cost to be paid by the plaintiff.

  Stephanie MacDonald : Your Honor, I would like to ask for a 10-minute postponement.

  Judge Mitchell Black : Miss MacDonald, I see you have other cases before this court today. I hope you're better prepared for them. I assumed you'll wanna cooperate with the bench now in keeping things moving?

  Stephanie MacDonald : Yes, sir.

  [Gavel thuds. Drakes explains to Patty] 

  Drake Goodman : That's it?