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Murray Trachtenberg

Tansi/Good Day Readers:

On Friday July 25, 2008 we received another "package" (80 pages) from Murray Trachtenberg. Terry Belhumeur was sent the same. Rather than reproduce his entire legal tome, we're only publishing the covering letter but have summarized its contents below. If you'd like more detailed information or have any questions/comments please contact us.

Sincerely,

Clare L. Pieuk

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Trial Record:

1. Re-Amended Statement of Claim dated January 11, 2008 (23 pages)

2. My Statement of Defence (6 pages) dated April 24, 2005 - Counselor Trachtenberg used his knowledge of Queen's Bench Rules to have most of it struck from the record. This is easily done with self-represented Defandants having no legal training

3. Co-Defendant Terry Belhumeur's Statement of Defence (6 pages) dated April 28, 2005 - again most of it has been struck from the record

4. Notice of Discontinuance for Richard Delaronde dated January 30, 2006 (1 page)

5. Notice of Discontinuance for Bonnie McIntyre dated Januaray 30, 2006 (1 page)

6. Notice of Discontinuance for Vanessa Everton (1 page)

7. Notice of Discontinuance for Darrel Deslauriers dated May 22, 2008 (1 page)

8. Pre-Trial Conference Brief of Plaintiffs (33 pages)

PART I Facts (5 pages)

PART II Issues and Position of the Plaintiffs (2 pages)

PART III Trial Readiness (1 page)

PART IV Copies of Documents for Pre-Trial Conference Judge (1 page)

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Mr. Murray N. Trachtenberg

Posner & Trachtenberg

710-471 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E4

Dear Counselor Trachtenberg:

Perhaps it's time to remind you, Sir, of established legal protocol. Although self-represented with no formal legal training, nevertheless, I am entitled to the same consideration as if I had benefit of counsel. Arbitrarily arranging a Pre-Trial Conference without prior consultation is another abuse of process by an attorney duly licensed to practice in the Province of Manitoba. Therefore, please be advised you may be the subject of yet another complaint before the Law Society of Manitoba.

Further, as you are well aware Disclosure has not been completed. On two occasions you have disregarded my written questions.

Unfortunately, I may have a previous commitment which could preclude my attendence at the September 8, 2008 9:00 a.m. Pre-Trial Conference. At your earliest convenience, please acknowledge receipt of this e-mail by sending me an electronic letter or otherwise with a list of alternative dates and times.

Sincerely,

Clare L. Pieuk

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POSNER & TRACHTENBERG

Barristers, Solicitors & Notaries Public

710-471 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3B 2E4

Fax: (204) 944-8878

Gerald S. Posner

Manitoba & Ontario Bars

Murray N. Trachtenberg, B.A., LL.B.

Direct Line: (204) 940-9602