While the law suit is going on, Rodney hires a framing crew who goes to the house
Question:
While the law suit is going on, Rodney hires a framing crew who goes to the house and begins work. He tells them about H2H's deal and they agree to furnish the materials and labor and get paid when the work is done. About three months into the work, the framing crew foreman, Todd, demands a partial payment from Rodney. Rodney explains that there is this lawsuit going on and that its eating into their funding right now. He assures Todd that the money will come after they flip the house. Todd gets angry and pushes Rodney in the chest and raises his fist as though he's about to deck Rodney. Joe, a plumber working nearby sees the altercation. He runs over and steps in front of Rodney and hits Todd square in the jaw. Todd falls to the floor and blood flows from his mouth. Todd is taken to the hospital and later dies. Apparently, he was on blood thinning medication.
The district attorney doesn't know what he should do because Joe is a popular person in town. He comes to you and asks for advice. What should he be told?
Legal Research Analysis and Writing
ISBN: 978-1133591900
3rd edition
Authors: William H. Putman, Jennifer Albright