Hello, --- "Derek J. Balling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can't speak for other states, but I know in California if you > assert in an affidavit an intent to sue, you get the registrant's > name/address/etc. for something like a measly $10 or something. > > Certainly a far cry from the $5000 figure being tossed around.
That's interesting. Is that for a car registration or something? If it was only $10, I'd support that as a reasonable cost to impose on someone seeking to find out the true registrant of a domain. However, often it would involve the time of a lawyer in preparing a motion before a judge, in many jurisdictions. A California affidavit might not impress a court in France (e.g. if the registrant is in France, or the registrar is in France). Given the international nature of the internet, a global standard that is widely accepted is important. I know there are certain international conventions as to serving legal processes (although I can't name them off the top of my head) in different countries who adhere to that convention. Sincerely, George Kirikos http://www.kirikos.com/ __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience http://launch.yahoo.com
