Is Lisa Marie Presley really opposing Eliza Presley's lawsui
Is Lisa Marie Presley really opposing Eliza Presley's lawsuit?
No one ever said it was easy trying to rewrite the history books. But that's exactly what Eliza Presley's lawsuit seeks to do. She has been battling for two years in court, trying to prove that Vernon Presley (father of Elvis) really is her father too, based on DNA evidence she's gathered. That same DNA evidence also would show that Elvis is alive.
So it's no wonder that there are people desperate to stop her. Elvis Presley Enterprises makes 55 million dollars a year (as of 2009), which would be in serious jeopardy if Elvis was proven to actually be living. Elvis makes a regular appearance on Forbes' annual list of top-earning deceased celebrities.
Clearly, someone is trying to oppose Eliza's lawsuit in court and stop her from trying to show the world that she is who she says she is and that Elvis is alive.
As I discussed in my last article on the case, an attorney filed a response on behalf of "the named defendant". He asked the court to throw out the case on legal grounds, rather than challenging the facts (and DNA) supporting Eliza's claims. I pointed out in my prior article that this legal filing was odd and could lead to an interesting twist to the case.
It looks like that prediction was correct.
The only "named defendant" in the case is Lisa Marie Presley-Lockwood (pictured above, with her husband). There are no other known heirs of Vernon Presley. But, does this attorney actually represent Lisa Marie? Did she truly hire him and authorize him to oppose Eliza in court? If so, why did the papers he filed never mention her by name, even once?
Eliza Presley and her attorney don't think he actually does represent Lisa Marie. In fact, they have good reason to believe that Lisa Marie did not hire this attorney, does not oppose Eliza's lawsuit, and, in fact, knows that Eliza is actually telling the truth.
Accordingly, Eliza Presley's lawyer filed this Motion on October 8th asking the court to "stay" (or put a hold on) the motion filed by this attorney to permit her the opportunity to take discovery into the motion. What does that mean? This letter she sent to the attorney who filed the motion against Eliza's case explains what's really going on.
The letter asks him to "please definitively identify each and every person whom you represent". It also states:
If you assert that Lisa Marie Presley-Lockwood is your client, please provide a copy of your contract with her or any other document which evidences that she has retained you in this matter.
This letter was faxed to the attorney who is opposing Eliza's claims more than a week ago. Eliza's attorney asserts that under Tennessee law, she is entitled to see proof that this lawyer really does represent Lisa Marie. So far, there has been no response to the letter.
Lawyers do not have the power to intercede in lawsuits unless they are authorized to do so on behalf of a client who is a party to the case. If Eliza and her lawyer are correct, and Lisa Marie did not actually hire this attorney, then the opposition to the lawsuit will be disregarded and Eliza will win by default. I explained in a prior article what happens in that instance.
So what is going on with the attorney who filed this motion ... and whoever actually did hire him? If one were to ask the King, I'd have to imagine his response would be that there's a ... Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.
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No one ever said it was easy trying to rewrite the history books. But that's exactly what Eliza Presley's lawsuit seeks to do. She has been battling for two years in court, trying to prove that Vernon Presley (father of Elvis) really is her father too, based on DNA evidence she's gathered. That same DNA evidence also would show that Elvis is alive.
So it's no wonder that there are people desperate to stop her. Elvis Presley Enterprises makes 55 million dollars a year (as of 2009), which would be in serious jeopardy if Elvis was proven to actually be living. Elvis makes a regular appearance on Forbes' annual list of top-earning deceased celebrities.
Clearly, someone is trying to oppose Eliza's lawsuit in court and stop her from trying to show the world that she is who she says she is and that Elvis is alive.
As I discussed in my last article on the case, an attorney filed a response on behalf of "the named defendant". He asked the court to throw out the case on legal grounds, rather than challenging the facts (and DNA) supporting Eliza's claims. I pointed out in my prior article that this legal filing was odd and could lead to an interesting twist to the case.
It looks like that prediction was correct.
The only "named defendant" in the case is Lisa Marie Presley-Lockwood (pictured above, with her husband). There are no other known heirs of Vernon Presley. But, does this attorney actually represent Lisa Marie? Did she truly hire him and authorize him to oppose Eliza in court? If so, why did the papers he filed never mention her by name, even once?
Eliza Presley and her attorney don't think he actually does represent Lisa Marie. In fact, they have good reason to believe that Lisa Marie did not hire this attorney, does not oppose Eliza's lawsuit, and, in fact, knows that Eliza is actually telling the truth.
Accordingly, Eliza Presley's lawyer filed this Motion on October 8th asking the court to "stay" (or put a hold on) the motion filed by this attorney to permit her the opportunity to take discovery into the motion. What does that mean? This letter she sent to the attorney who filed the motion against Eliza's case explains what's really going on.
The letter asks him to "please definitively identify each and every person whom you represent". It also states:
If you assert that Lisa Marie Presley-Lockwood is your client, please provide a copy of your contract with her or any other document which evidences that she has retained you in this matter.
This letter was faxed to the attorney who is opposing Eliza's claims more than a week ago. Eliza's attorney asserts that under Tennessee law, she is entitled to see proof that this lawyer really does represent Lisa Marie. So far, there has been no response to the letter.
Lawyers do not have the power to intercede in lawsuits unless they are authorized to do so on behalf of a client who is a party to the case. If Eliza and her lawyer are correct, and Lisa Marie did not actually hire this attorney, then the opposition to the lawsuit will be disregarded and Eliza will win by default. I explained in a prior article what happens in that instance.
So what is going on with the attorney who filed this motion ... and whoever actually did hire him? If one were to ask the King, I'd have to imagine his response would be that there's a ... Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On.
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I am a bit confused though, if it wasn't Lisa Marie, then who could it be? Can just anyone file this kind of claim or would they have to be in the family? I'm new to all this law stuff! What would it mean if it wasn't LMP?
Estate lawyer that makes big bucks each year, Priscilla?
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."one does get the impression that lisa and pris don't really get on that well and that mommy dearest is running the show.
I don't believe this is the case.. it wouldn't make any sense.
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Perhaps my comment elicited the response from TS???? Great. As always it is good to hear from him!
Keep watching!
It is difficult to figure out whether an "Elvis is alive Big News" would have a positive or negative impact on the revenue generated by the Estate as there is no precedent of anything like this ever taking place! If I had to take a "bet", I would however think, the financial impact in this case may be positive as a lot of people would discover/rediscover Elvis (Meant in terms of his music/films...etc).
This lawyer may not even be working for anybody related directly to Elvis, it could be TPTB not wanting such a News to ever come out --- I guess it would be a "Blink" for too many people to their liking! Just a thought!
I guess we will know soon enough, how real this all is - Still no reporting of the news in any major media channel - this is also interesting! Very interesting!!! - There will be a reason why they don't want to know ---> What is it?
With L.O.V.E
Wow i really wonder who's trying to stop all of it. Does Priscilla have any rights to oppose Eliza's case? But I kinda thought she dropped hints on talkshows that Elvis is still alive.
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"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."Sure for the first year and then taper off after that. Right now the estate is making a solid and predictable 50 million a year. That's good income likely to last from now until... a long time from now. They'd probably prefer a reliable 50 mil year after year instead of a big peak in income (following a "live" announcement) followed by a drop as people lose interest and move on. A really old celebrity is not as romantic and fascinating as a dead one.
Additionally, Elvis being "not dead" would shake up whoever is running the estate as he would presumably come back and assume control. This is not a choice, it is a legality. The estate can no longer function, legally, as an entity if the owner is not dead.
Definitley one to watch,i'll add it to the 'to watch list' which right now...is longer than the length of my living room floor.
In 2005, CKX inc. bought 85% of the rights to the name, image and likeness of Elvis Presley, and the operations of Graceland, from the trust of Lisa Marie Presley.
So I guess those would be a Key stakeholder here!
With L.O.V.E
With L.O.V.E.
All this makes me think that LMP is not opposing to Eliza´s case to be solved. I mean, that woman, Eliza, just wants to prove that Vernon is her father. Why would LMP opposed to that?
Regardless what many people may think about LMP, I see her as a warm hearted woman, really, may be confused in the past or troubled for whatever reasons, but I can´t perceive her as a bad person with "hidden agendas" to harm anyone.
So, no, LMP is not opposing Eliza´s lawsut imo.
I think that's absolutely a possibility. That marriage was one of the most unromantic ones I have ever seen, wasn't Mike chewing gum or something? I have the feeling that everytime I see gum-chewing, something is made up... Just as with the garbage cans.
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places."