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1 layman <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> field.<br />

2 Q So, as a layman, you consider yourself able --<br />

3 I'm sorry. Strike that.<br />

4 You consider yourself able to <strong>in</strong>terpret<br />

5 franchise agreements as a layman, <strong>no</strong>t as a lawyer,<br />

6 right?<br />

7 A Yes.<br />

8 Q Have you ever actually gone to trial and<br />

9 testified?<br />

10 A Once.<br />

11 Q In what case?<br />

12 A Actually, <strong>no</strong>, never got called. It was at a<br />

13 trial, but it ended -- No.<br />

14 Q Now, I understand as a general rule a<br />

15 franchisor can't default for someth<strong>in</strong>g that is <strong>no</strong>t a<br />

16 requirement or standard with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Core Operat<strong>in</strong>g<br />

17 System, correct?<br />

18 A Yes.<br />

19 Q Okay. For ADQ, is it your op<strong>in</strong>ion that ADQ<br />

20 can't default for someth<strong>in</strong>g that is <strong>no</strong>t a requirement or<br />

21 a standard with<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Core Operat<strong>in</strong>g System?<br />

22 A More broadly, it can't default for anyth<strong>in</strong>g<br />

23 that isn't <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> license - <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> particular license<br />

24 agreement that says it can't.<br />

25 MR. LAWDERMILK: Object as <strong>no</strong>nresponsive.

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