Sample Case File

Here’s what an official ruling looks like.

A real ruling from the archive. Yours will look just like this — only sillier and tailored to your case.

OFFICIAL RULING NO.

#JJ-4821-B

DATE FILED

AUG 24, 2024

The Parties

William vs. Andrew

Charge

Unauthorised Lego touching with malicious intent to rebuild differently.

Evidence summary

One disassembled blue spaceship, three loose bricks on the rug, and a single suspicious crumb of unknown origin.

Witness summary

Mum (partially present), the cat (uncooperative), one teddy bear (silent but judgmental).

The Verdict

Guilty-ish.
Certified
JUDGEJR SEAL
The court finds that Andrew did touch the Lego, but William was guarding it like a tiny dragon. Both parties are ordered to breathe, return the blue brick, and stop treating eye contact as a crime.

— The Chief Justice

The Sentence

  • 01.One blue Lego brick must be returned immediately.
  • 02.Both parties must high-five and reset the argument.
  • 03.The complainant must admit they were also being a tiny bit dramatic.

The Peace Treaty

  • · Both parties agree that Lego is architecture and must be respected.
  • · Both parties agree not to scream before checking the evidence.

Signed: Complainant

Signed: Accused