“I’m putting an official administrative freeze on parcel forty-two until there’s a full judicial review,” Harold said.

“Oakridge Community Church can’t sell, transfer, or reassign any land until the court confirms who holds trustee title.”

“Will you put out a certified notice for the council meeting?” I asked.

Harold drew a pre-printed notice form from his drawer and started writing fast with a black fountain pen.

“This notice enters the public record right away,” Harold said.

“If Arthur tries to execute that transfer deed at two o’clock, he’ll be committing felony record fraud.”

Wade took the damp carbon copy from Harold’s hand and blew on the ink before tucking it into his jacket.