Jedi Negligence--What You Can Do If You are the Victim of a Reckless Force User

 The Jedi--guardians of peace and justice in the Galaxy.  Wielders of the Force, an energy field created by all living things that surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the Galaxy together.  And for the most part, Jedi are true heroes and use the Force responsibly and in an effort to carry out their stated mission.  With that, no one--not even Jedi-- are omniscient or infallible.  What happens when a Jedi makes a mistake, or worse, crosses the line and uses their power for more nefarious purposes?  There is--literally--a trail of arms, legs, hands, paws, horns, beaks, claws, and tentacles that evidence a potential unchecked use of power (See Exhibit A).  There are also countless examples of unwitting victims who were coerced by Jedi and their Force-aided Mind Tricks to do their bidding (See Exhibit B & C).  

Exhibit A: A collection of Jedi lightsaber dismemberment-- Jedi Loss of Appendages

Exhibit B:  An authorized game of chance for a bet.  A Jedi Master uses the Force knowingly and deliberately to create an unfair outcome-- Jedi Caught Cheating

Exhibit C:  Comprehensive collection of Jedi Mind Trick usage--Jedi Mind Trick Compilation

If you suffer a loss of limb(s) or are forced to act outside of your will, what can you do?  The truth is, suing a Jedi is a complicated and lengthy process.  There is a presumption of authority in Jedi actions and a heavy burden on a litigant to show negligence or actual malice.  Further, there is a two-part process you must go through: 1) First, you must file an administrative claim with the Jedi Council.  Your case will be reviewed and you will be permitted to testify and provide evidence regarding your claim.  A panel of Jedi will review the evidence and render a decision.  Again, with a heavy burden of proof, most claims fail at this level.  2) If the claim fails, then the Galactic Supreme Court (GSC) can exercise jurisdiction.  However, the GSC also has discretion to decide whether or not to exercise that jurisdiction, and a claimant must file a writ to try and convince the GSC to take up the case.  If the writ is successful, the claimant then is able to try and argue their case before a full panel of GSC justices.  The GSC is the ultimate arbiter of whether or not to provide any relief.

I have a great deal of experience arguing cases before the GSC, and am proud to have a significant winning record against negligent Jedi.  If you have questions about this critical legal issue, please reach out to me at jogo@galacticlawgroup.com.

May the Law Be With You



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