My Parents Tried to Evict Me at 6 A.M. — Until the Deputy Read the Name on the Filing

produce your notary journal.”

The courtroom was dead silent as the bailiff carried the journal to the judge. I could hear the hum of air conditioning and my own heartbeat.

Judge Halprin flipped through pages methodically, then stopped.

“Ms. Mendes,” the judge said in a dangerously calm voice, “this entry for the deed signing lists a driver’s license number continue reading …