“Not an explicit written land contract, Your Honor.”

“The motion for an emergency injunction is denied,” the judge said, signing the order with a quick stroke of his pen.

“The property owner keeps the full legal right to exclude all unauthorized persons from the parcel.”

We stepped out into the hushed hallway outside chambers while Vance stuffed his papers into his briefcase without a word.

Patricia folded her reading glasses and tucked them into the pocket of her suit.

“Your memo line saved you, Amy.