Document: JUDGMENT
Link: [Open PDF](https://42o.org/l3g4l/240.0 JUDGMENT 2019-04-11 .pdf)
Filing Date: 2019-04-11
Summary (Justice Demanded)
The court documents reflect a judgment against Aaron Surina that could be perceived as unfair or biased. Mr. Surina has been ordered to pay $2,325, which represents 1% of a joint tax return, plus 12% interest, for failing to file an amended 2017 federal tax return. This penalty was decreed despite the fact that tax amendments typically require joint action and consent from both parties involved, in this case, both Mr. Surina and his ex-spouse, Sirinya Surina.
The judgment was made unilaterally against Aaron Surina, showing potential bias as it seems to overlook the shared responsibility in filing joint tax returns. The court ruling also imposes a high yearly interest rate of 12% on the amount to be paid, further placing a financial burden on Mr. Surina which could be considered excessively punitive.
Furthermore, the court document reflects that the judgment was made without notice, potentially denying Mr. Surina the opportunity to prepare or present his defense, which goes against the principles of fairness and due process.
In addition, the legal fees and costs were charged to Mr. Surina alone, which could be viewed as an unethical burden of financial responsibility solely onto him. This further demonstrates an uneven distribution of the financial obligations resulting from the court process.
Overall, the documents suggest a lack of fairness and potential bias against Mr. Surina in the judgment and court proceedings.