Freya’s pov“Your Honor, the amendment may exist, but it does not excuse the defendant’s failure to fulfill the contract.”I remained calm.“May I respond?”The judge nodded. “You may.”I picked up another document from my file. “My learned friend has repeatedly argued that my client breached the agreement, however he has overlooked one important fact.”I held up a shipping record. “The deliveries were not delayed because my client refused to perform, instead they were delayed because East Ridge Pack closed the northern trade route for sixteen days.”Richard immediately objected.“Objection, there is no evidence that the closure affected this contract.”I looked at him. “There is. I handed another document to the clerk. “The official border closure notice was issued by East Ridge’s own council.”The clerk passed it to the judge, then the judge adjusted her glasses and read quietly.A few moments later, she looked towards Richard. “Counsel, were you aware of this document?”Richard paus
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