"NASCAR chairman Brian France is trying to keep his legal troubles secret – and Mecklenburg courts have so far granted him an extraordinary level of privacy.

France filed a civil complaint against his ex-wife. Lawyers persuaded Mecklenburg Judge Todd Owens to seal the court file from public inspection, an unusual move in a court system that typically allows widespread access to courtrooms and documents.

On Friday, France's attorneys petitioned a Mecklenburg judge to bar the public from the courtroom as arguments in the case unfold. It's unclear exactly what the dispute involves, but the matter is being heard in family court and apparently involves domestic issues."

This is how John Edwards got so much traction a few years ago with his "two Americas" speech (a bit hypocritical on his part, since he was part of that "other" America, but that's another forum ). Good luck to anyone else trying to get all the details of a civil suit like this sealed.

"It's not unusual for judges to seal some documents, such as sensitive records involving mental health and financial holdings. But court experts say it's extremely rare that an entire file, including a judge's order sealing it, is kept from the public."

http://www.thatsracin.com/140/story/22347.html

I don't know how anyone can take this guy Brian seriously. The guy can't even speak a complete sentence.

hehe.. I can see speculation getting this thread locked in no time. a few thoughts already came to mind.. but I will stuff them away and refrain...

And people have said that Mayfield is "trailer trash" - add The France Family to that list. France is going to bankrupt Nascar with all the lawsuits and court payoffs.

Yarboroughfan - 14 November 2009 11:13 AM

hehe.. I can see speculation getting this thread locked in no time. a few thoughts already came to mind.. but I will stuff them away and refrain...

Come now .. it's family court. This is a family friendly board. What could possibly go wrong?

By closing the court to the public and sealing the documents, it sends a strong signal of 'incriminating' evidence. Perhaps Brian does some stuff in his private life that many NASCAR fans might find disturbing or disgusting.

Don't blame me, HE is the one that paid the court to be quiet.

Lovey-Dovey - 14 November 2009 02:38 PM

By closing the court to the public and sealing the documents, it sends a strong signal of 'incriminating' evidence. Perhaps Brian does some stuff in his private life that many NASCAR fans might find disturbing or disgusting.

Don't blame me, HE is the one that paid the court to be quiet.

I wonder why its anybody's business? Its his private life.

Lovey-Dovey - 14 November 2009 02:38 PM

By closing the court to the public and sealing the documents, it sends a strong signal of 'incriminating' evidence. Perhaps Brian does some stuff in his private life that many NASCAR fans might find disturbing or disgusting.

Don't blame me, HE is the one that paid the court to be quiet.

A computer court code shows the case involves “specific performance,” in which one party seeks a court order to require the other to honor the terms of a contract. But no other details are available.

When you're at the checkout at Safeway, look at the floor until you're past the rack of trash.

One could of course, read the article, but what fun would that be?

auntysquat - 14 November 2009 02:44 PM

Lovey-Dovey - 14 November 2009 02:38 PM

By closing the court to the public and sealing the documents, it sends a strong signal of 'incriminating' evidence. Perhaps Brian does some stuff in his private life that many NASCAR fans might find disturbing or disgusting.

Don't blame me, HE is the one that paid the court to be quiet.

A computer court code shows the case involves “specific performance,” in which one party seeks a court order to require the other to honor the terms of a contract. But no other details are available.

When you're at the checkout at Safeway, look at the floor until you're past the rack of trash.

One could of course, read the article, but what fun would that be?

I breezed over the article, looking for any info into details of the case, but all I found was vague.

Lovey-Dovey - 14 November 2009 02:47 PM

auntysquat - 14 November 2009 02:44 PM

Lovey-Dovey - 14 November 2009 02:38 PM

By closing the court to the public and sealing the documents, it sends a strong signal of 'incriminating' evidence. Perhaps Brian does some stuff in his private life that many NASCAR fans might find disturbing or disgusting.

Don't blame me, HE is the one that paid the court to be quiet.

A computer court code shows the case involves “specific performance,” in which one party seeks a court order to require the other to honor the terms of a contract. But no other details are available.

When you're at the checkout at Safeway, look at the floor until you're past the rack of trash.

One could of course, read the article, but what fun would that be?

I breezed over the article, looking for any info into details of the case, but all I found was vague.

Try a stiffer breeze, Lovey.

johnalex1273 - 14 November 2009 02:42 PM

Lovey-Dovey - 14 November 2009 02:38 PM

By closing the court to the public and sealing the documents, it sends a strong signal of 'incriminating' evidence. Perhaps Brian does some stuff in his private life that many NASCAR fans might find disturbing or disgusting.

Don't blame me, HE is the one that paid the court to be quiet.

I wonder why its anybody's business? Its his private life.

I agree, and when I posted it my intent was not to start a thread speculating on what it was he wanted to hide. I assumed it probably had to do with financial details, but everyone knows what happens when you assume.

What I find bothersome is the appearance of a double-standard. Why should Brian France get special treatment?