[smoothsailing]

The law will be decided by a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania judge, although I find it hard to believe she would have accepted the filing if it didn't meet statutory requirements. Justin Sharratt's attorney requested a jury trial, so they would decide Murtha's fate based on the laws the judge tells them to apply to their deliberations.

[SeaHawkFan]

A court clerk has to accept a filing of a new lawsuit whether or not it is filed properly.