In an unprecedented legal move, Metro Atlanta real estate attorney, James Clifton of the Clifton Law Firm, made waves when he served an eviction notice to an unborn child. The audacious legal tactic came after Dr. Hillari Webb, a Fayette County chiropractor, voiced frustration when her due date, March 20, passed with no signs of labor. On Friday, March 21, at 8:30 p.m., Clifton presented the tiny tenant with a world-first “baby eviction” lawsuit, serving an official notice to vacate the womb in a move that has left legal scholars—and moms everywhere—reeling.
The pint-sized squatter got the message loud and clear. In a stunning turn of events less than 12 hours later, Dr. Webb went into labor. By 1:45 pm on March 22, Harvey Reginald Webb was born, weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces and measuring 22 inches long. His father, Chiropractor Dr. Sam Webb, and his uncle, Attorney Clifton, were pleased to welcome him.
When asked for comment, Clifton stated, “I’ve faced some tough tenants in my time, but this one was unique. Dr. Webb tried all the usual methods—eggplant parmesan, foot massages, even riding over bumpy roads. Nothing worked. But the moment she enlisted my services, the baby knew it was time to move out. I’ve never had a tenant respond so quickly. It’s safe to say we’ve set a precedent in the legal world—and I’m happy to offer this service pro bono to all expectant mothers going forward. I just have to figure out if this is considered an eviction or if it’s ‘labor law’.”
From a cozy womb to legal drama, baby Harvey’s eviction saga is the birth story shaking up Metro Atlanta—and maybe the legal world next. Move over, storks—there’s a new delivery method in town!
