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50 Cent’s Lawsuit Hits Legal Snag | Music News

50 Cent’s legal team gambled that a delayed response from ex Shaniqua Tompkins would automatically forfeit her right to defend herself—but a New York appeals court just shut that down, sending the case back to lower court. The lawsuit, stemming from a 2007 deal where Tompkins allegedly sold her life rights for $80K, hinges on whether she even received the papers. The court found no proof of service at her actual residence, siding with her claim of reasonable delay. Tompkins counters that she signed under duress, fearing for her and her kids’ lives, potentially invalidating the contract…

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