The wedding day arrived before the title dispute was resolved.

Three weeks had been enough time to contain further transfers, preserve important records, and expose serious contradictions.

It had not been enough time to turn every question into a final judgment.

My family acted as though the approaching ceremony imposed a deadline on my rights.

It did not.

Earlier notices and service had protected the property.

Additional subpoenas and papers in the case still needed to be delivered to family members whose schedules and availability had made arranging personal service difficult.

Their attendance at the venue was confirmed.