Hello, I'm Attorney Seo Yuri, healing my clients' wounds with legal victories.
In adultery lawsuits, defendants often try to evade responsibility by claiming, "The couple's relationship was already bad before I met them." In this case as well, the defendant attempted to deny liability for damages by arguing 'the breakdown of the existing marital relationship.' I'll share the logic I used to neutralize this argument.
๐ Defendant's Argument: "I Only Entered a Broken Relationship"
The defendant argued that the plaintiff and their spouse's marital relationship was already beyond repair before they met. They also attempted to minimize their responsibility by citing the short duration of the affair and their repeated attempts to end the relationship.
๐ก Attorney Seo Yuri's Winning Logic (Key to the Judgment)
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Re-establishing Causation: I proved that the 'discord' the defendant claimed was not a fundamental breakdown of the marital relationship. I pointed out that the defendant's attempt to dismiss temporary conflicts between the couple as a 'breakdown' actually hindered the maintenance of the marital relationship and accelerated its breakdown.
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Shifting the Burden of Proof: I emphasized that if the defendant claimed the relationship was 'already broken,' they had to present corresponding objective evidence. I made it clear that claims of simply relying on speculation or the spouse's one-sided statements cannot be a legal absolution.
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Utilizing the Comprehensive Concept of Infidelity: Even if evidence of sexual relations was lacking, I actively utilized the Supreme Court precedent that late-night contact and inappropriate meetings themselves constitute infidelity that violates the duty of fidelity between spouses.
โ๏ธ Court's Judgment: "Defendant's Fault Clearly Acknowledged"
The court accepted the plaintiff's attorney's arguments and ruled as follows:
"The evidence submitted by the defendant is insufficient to conclude that the marital relationship was broken before the affair, and it is acknowledged that the defendant's actions infringed on the plaintiff's marital cohabitation and contributed to its breakdown."
Ultimately, the defendant's strategy to evade responsibility was not accepted, and we were able to elicit a fair judgment for the plaintiff's suffering.
A Word from the Attorney ๐๏ธ You'll probably be most angry when the other party comes out with "Your relationship wasn't good anyway" in an accusatory manner. However, the court judges based on logical evidence, not emotions. I will logically defeat the defendant's excuses and help you regain your rights.
Need Help? ๐ค If you are suffering from the defendant's claims of breakdown or evasion of responsibility, consult with Attorney Seo Yuri, a plaintiff's representative with extensive experience in winning cases.