Judicial History of New Gork

Riley Acton v. Alboba Sawyer (2323)
Trial type: Bench

Presiding judge: Chief Justice Oretharos

Charge: The plaintiff, Riley Acton, claimed the defendant, Alboba Sawyer, was responsible for her familiar, the octopus Tangle, going through the plaintiff's personal belongings.

Ruling: Alboba was found guilty of familiar negligence and fined 10gp, payable to Riley.

Precedents set by Acton v. Sawyer
Familiar intelligence is considered comparable to young children or particularly intelligent pets.

A familiar's actions and behavior is under their summoner's responsibility, as a child or pet's would be under their guardian or owner's.

People v. the "Other" (2324)
Trial type: Bench

Presiding judge: Chief Justice Oretharos

Charge: Unlawful and inhumane treatment of the changeling Seir, including, but not limited to, brainwashing, physical and psychological torture, and mind control

Ruling: Guilty

Sentence: A restraining order on the "other" to keep a minimum of 100ft from Seir. The "other" sentenced to permanent exile from New Gork, not to return under pain of death. A ban placed on any member of the Half-Moon from setting foot in New Gork.

Sentencing of Syrgos Vala (2324)
Presiding judge: Chief Justice Oretharos

Charge: Attempted, premeditated murder of Riley Acton; caught in the act and confessed

Sentence: Execution

NOTE: The sentence given relies on the specifics of the case—this does NOT set the precedent that attempted murder receives the death penalty.

Sentencing of Gash (2324)
Presiding judge: Chief Justice Oretharos

Charge: Attempted, premeditated murder of Ilmia; confessed to the charge

Sentence: Two years community service, to be completed while he is in New Gork, whatever the length of time that will spread it over.

NOTE: Similar to Syrgos' sentence, the sentence given relies on the specifics of the case—this does NOT set the precedent that attempted murder receives this sentence.

Further documentation explaining the specifics on which this decision rests, and thus the sort of precedent it does set, is entered into judicial record alongside the sentence. This documentation is openly available to judges/justices of New Gork and available upon request to councilmembers of New Gork and anyone acting as a legal representative in an active case.

People v. Galleus Crest (2344)
Trial type: Bench

Presiding judge: Judge Theran

Charge: The psychological harm of Kalindra Abayasthu Ordzheki, Wicked, and Aaru Zarakaas-Rivessi through a conscious deception

Ruling: Guilty

Sentence: Galleus is not to initiate contact with those from the following list who request it: Aaru, Wicked, Kalindra, Kalindra's companions (Galeth, Dhanya, Reki). If they initiate, or give explicit permission, interacting is fine.