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Motorist threatens to sue police for writing his name
Ananova ^
| 11/05/03
| Ananova
Posted on 11/05/2003 8:06:03 AM PST by Pikamax
Motorist threatens to sue police for writing his name
A Missouri motorist stopped by police threatened to sue them under copyright laws if they wrote down his name.
Daniel Smith is said to have told officers his name was copyrighted, and every time it appeared on a document he would launch a £300,000 lawsuit.
The 45-year-old allegedly told police if his claim wasn't paid within 10 days, it would cost them £900,000. He said if they failed to pay at that point, judgments would be entered against all parties involved and their property.
He was pulled over by police officers following an accident near the town of Independence, reports the Examiner
According to police, Smith also told officers he wouldn't give them his licence unless he was given a receipt. When the officers told him he would get his licence back, he refused and demanded a receipt.
The officers then called for a supervisor. After he arrived, he was added to the list of people being sued.
Smith has reportedly been summonsed for a number of motoring offences.
Story filed: 12:00 Wednesday 5th November 2003
TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: danielsmith
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posted on
11/05/2003 8:06:03 AM PST
by
Pikamax
To: Pikamax
LOL, so what's his name Ananova.
To: Pikamax
I'd believe it if his name is Kerteda Yumogolo.
But Daniel Smith was invented ages ago by Daniel Smith and was left to the public domain after his death.
Well I'm off to Tennessee till Sunday. Take care.
3
posted on
11/05/2003 8:11:38 AM PST
by
Bogey78O
(No! Don't throw me in the briar patch!!!!!)
To: Bogey78O
On a more serious note, doesn't this guy sound like a Democrat?
Delay, delay, delay, then sue.
4
posted on
11/05/2003 8:13:02 AM PST
by
Bogey78O
(No! Don't throw me in the briar patch!!!!!)
To: Pikamax
So that I won't get sued, I hereby disavow any use of the name of the motorist formerly known as Daniel Smith - - ARRGHHHH! Darn it! I did it again!
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posted on
11/05/2003 8:16:40 AM PST
by
alancarp
To: Bogey78O
On a more serious note, doesn't this guy sound like a Democrat? Nah, just another stubborn Missouri ass mule.
6
posted on
11/05/2003 8:18:08 AM PST
by
Ole Okie
(Go Sooners!)
To: Pikamax
I think the guy is misguided. You can trademark names, but copyright is reserved for original designs (technical, logical and artistic).
7
posted on
11/05/2003 8:36:48 AM PST
by
Prime Choice
(I want to be immortal. Then I'll never have to vote Democrat.)
To: Pikamax
Another "Sovereign Citizen" idiot.
8
posted on
11/05/2003 8:55:52 AM PST
by
WackyKat
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