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IN THE MAGISTRATES COURT OF THE KINGDOM OF ALEXANDRIA
Civil Claim
Between:
ComplexKing, Kaiserin_, StonyBrook, and Pefum
Claimants
v.
The Crown of Alexandria
Defendant
PART 1: CLAIM FORM
1. Claimants
The Crown of Alexandria, represented by the Ministries of Justice, Internal Affairs, and Foreign Affairs.
3. Brief Details of Claim
The Ministry of Internal Affairs published the candidate eligibility requirement as 4 hours of playtime in the official May 2026 General Election thread — the voter threshold rather than the statutory candidate threshold. ComplexKing had 4 hours and 35 minutes of playtime and was declared as a candidate for the Alexandria National Party in reliance on that published requirement. The Ministry subsequently disqualified ComplexKing (and other claimants) under the statutory 6-hour standard, despite admitting in writing that it had "mistakenly stated 4 hours" and had "no legal way to remedy this" (Ticket #MIA-1553).
The parties have reached a settlement agreement and jointly seek the Court's approval to enter it as a consent order.
4. Jurisdiction
This Court has jurisdiction over this civil matter pursuant to K.A. Const. § III Art. 16, which vests the Magistrates Court with jurisdiction over civil matters.
5. Remedies Sought
PART 2: STATEMENT OF FACTS
1. The Election and Eligibility Requirements
1.1 The May 2026 Parliamentary General Election was called, with a Submission Period closing and voting period opening on or about May 2026.
1.2 Under the Alexandrian Electoral Act (A.P. 018), §17, candidates must satisfy eligibility requirements including minimum playtime (6 hours in the past 30 days), a login within the past 7 days, and a valid passport. These requirements are assessed "at the closing of the Submission Period" (§17(4)) "to the greatest extent possible."
2. The Published Requirement and Reliance
2.1 The official May 2026 General Election thread, posted by Capt11543 (Executive Staff), published the candidate eligibility requirement as "at least 4 hours of playtime in the past 30 days and have logged in within the past 7 days" — the voter threshold under §17(1), not the candidate threshold under §17(2).
2.2 ComplexKing had 4 hours and 35 minutes of playtime in the 30 days preceding the Submission Period close — above the published 4-hour standard.
2.3 The Alexandria National Party named ComplexKing as a candidate in reliance on the published requirement.
2.4 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has since admitted in writing (Ticket #MIA-1553) that it "mistakenly stated 4 hours were required in the declarations post" and confirmed it has "no legal way to remedy this," directing the claimant to petition the courts.
2.5 No correction, warning, or notice was issued at any point between the publication of the incorrect criteria and the disqualification. No opportunity was provided for ComplexKing or the ANP to address the deficiency.
3. The Disqualifications
3.1 On May 22, 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Post #4058) disqualified ComplexKing for "Lack of active playtime (6h/30d)" — applying the statutory 6-hour standard rather than the published 4-hour standard.
3.2 Kaiserin_ was likewise disqualified for insufficient playtime.
3.3 StonyBrook (Thritystone) submitted a passport application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance of the election. The Ministry misplaced or lost the application, resulting in no passport being issued by the Submission Period close. Thritystone was disqualified for lack of a valid passport.
3.4 Pefum likewise submitted a passport application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was also lost or misplaced by the Ministry. No passport was issued, and Pefum was disqualified for lack of a valid passport.
4. Injury to the Claimants
4.1 Each claimant suffered injury in that they were deprived of the opportunity to stand for election to Parliament — a right protected under K.A. Const. § V Art. 22 (right to run for and hold elected office), subject only to "reasonable limits prescribed by law."
4.2 The misrepresentation of the candidate eligibility requirement (4 hours published, 6 hours enforced) directly injured ComplexKing, who relied on the published standard in presenting his candidacy. The Ministry's own admission (Ticket #MIA-1553) confirms the error.
4.3 The passport-based disqualifications (StonyBrook, Pefum) constituted injury caused by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs losing or misplacing their passport applications, over which the claimants had no control. Having done what was required of them, they were disqualified through no fault of their own.
4.4 The playtime-based disqualifications (ComplexKing, Kaiserin_) constituted an injury in that the incorrect statement by the Ministry of Internal Affairs directly led to the disqualification of the candidates — they would have been able to attain the necessary 6 hours of playtime had the correct requirement been published from the outset.
5. The Settlement
5.1 On May 22, 2026, the parties reached a Settlement Agreement (attached as Exhibit A) to resolve all claims arising from these disqualifications.
5.2 The Settlement Agreement provides, inter alia, that any affected candidate who meets the eligibility requirements under §17 of the Alexandrian Electoral Act by the end of the voting period shall retain their position on their respective party list.
5.3 The Ministry of Justice has authority to enter this settlement pursuant to A.P. 01-044 §21(1).
5.4 The Crown, by its Solicitor General, has consented to this settlement and joins in the application for approval.
6. Prior Proceedings
6.1 This matter was previously filed as ComplexKing v. Crown, Case 8 (Mag. Ct., 2026) but was dismissed without prejudice on procedural grounds, as the filing did not adequately plead the underlying dispute.
6.2 On May 22, 2026, the parties also filed ComplexKing v. Crown, Case 2 (Ch. 2026) in the Chancery, which pleaded the full facts set out above. That case was dismissed without prejudice on the understanding that the parties would resolve the matter by settlement.
6.3 This refiling corrects the procedural deficiency of Case 8 by stating the full facts, injury, and legal basis for the claim and accompanying settlement.
PART 3: LEGAL BASIS
1. Jurisdiction
K.A. Const. § III Art. 16 vests the Magistrates Court with original jurisdiction over all civil matters not reserved exclusively for the Chancery.
2. Authority to Settle
A.P. 01-044 §21(1) authorizes the Ministry of Justice to settle civil claims on behalf of the Crown.
3. Inherent Authority to Approve Settlements
The Court has the inherent authority to approve settlements on joint application from the parties. K.A. Const. § VIII Art. 34 establishes that Alexandria is founded on adherence to constitutional and legal conventions that support the effective operation of government. The approval of mutually agreed settlements is a well-established convention of civil procedure.
4. The Right to Candidacy
K.A. Const. § V Art. 22 provides that "[e]very citizen has the right to run for and hold elected offices," subject only to "reasonable limits prescribed by law that are justified in a free and democratic society." The settlement gives effect to this right by allowing candidates who meet the statutory requirements by the end of voting to retain their ballot positions.
PART 4: RELIEF SOUGHT
PART 5: STATEMENT OF TRUTH
I believe that the facts stated in this Claim Form are true.
SIGNED.
Nimq_
This 25th day of May, 2026.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED TO THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR REVIEW.
EVIDENCE
Civil Claim
Between:
ComplexKing, Kaiserin_, StonyBrook, and Pefum
Claimants
v.
The Crown of Alexandria
Defendant
PART 1: CLAIM FORM
1. Claimants
- ComplexKing, represented by Nimq_
- Kaiserin_, intervening party, represented by Nimq_
- StonyBrook (Thritystone), intervening party, represented by Nimq_
- Pefum, intervening party, represented by Nimq_
The Crown of Alexandria, represented by the Ministries of Justice, Internal Affairs, and Foreign Affairs.
3. Brief Details of Claim
The Ministry of Internal Affairs published the candidate eligibility requirement as 4 hours of playtime in the official May 2026 General Election thread — the voter threshold rather than the statutory candidate threshold. ComplexKing had 4 hours and 35 minutes of playtime and was declared as a candidate for the Alexandria National Party in reliance on that published requirement. The Ministry subsequently disqualified ComplexKing (and other claimants) under the statutory 6-hour standard, despite admitting in writing that it had "mistakenly stated 4 hours" and had "no legal way to remedy this" (Ticket #MIA-1553).
The parties have reached a settlement agreement and jointly seek the Court's approval to enter it as a consent order.
4. Jurisdiction
This Court has jurisdiction over this civil matter pursuant to K.A. Const. § III Art. 16, which vests the Magistrates Court with jurisdiction over civil matters.
5. Remedies Sought
- Approval of the Settlement Agreement attached as Exhibit A
- An order directing the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reinstate candidates who meet eligibility requirements by the close of voting
- An order directing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to process and issue passports to the claimants in a timely manner
- An order for the Crown to pay reasonable costs, not exceeding £1,000
- Such further relief as the Court deems just
PART 2: STATEMENT OF FACTS
1. The Election and Eligibility Requirements
1.1 The May 2026 Parliamentary General Election was called, with a Submission Period closing and voting period opening on or about May 2026.
1.2 Under the Alexandrian Electoral Act (A.P. 018), §17, candidates must satisfy eligibility requirements including minimum playtime (6 hours in the past 30 days), a login within the past 7 days, and a valid passport. These requirements are assessed "at the closing of the Submission Period" (§17(4)) "to the greatest extent possible."
2. The Published Requirement and Reliance
2.1 The official May 2026 General Election thread, posted by Capt11543 (Executive Staff), published the candidate eligibility requirement as "at least 4 hours of playtime in the past 30 days and have logged in within the past 7 days" — the voter threshold under §17(1), not the candidate threshold under §17(2).
2.2 ComplexKing had 4 hours and 35 minutes of playtime in the 30 days preceding the Submission Period close — above the published 4-hour standard.
2.3 The Alexandria National Party named ComplexKing as a candidate in reliance on the published requirement.
2.4 The Ministry of Internal Affairs has since admitted in writing (Ticket #MIA-1553) that it "mistakenly stated 4 hours were required in the declarations post" and confirmed it has "no legal way to remedy this," directing the claimant to petition the courts.
2.5 No correction, warning, or notice was issued at any point between the publication of the incorrect criteria and the disqualification. No opportunity was provided for ComplexKing or the ANP to address the deficiency.
3. The Disqualifications
3.1 On May 22, 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Post #4058) disqualified ComplexKing for "Lack of active playtime (6h/30d)" — applying the statutory 6-hour standard rather than the published 4-hour standard.
3.2 Kaiserin_ was likewise disqualified for insufficient playtime.
3.3 StonyBrook (Thritystone) submitted a passport application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in advance of the election. The Ministry misplaced or lost the application, resulting in no passport being issued by the Submission Period close. Thritystone was disqualified for lack of a valid passport.
3.4 Pefum likewise submitted a passport application to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which was also lost or misplaced by the Ministry. No passport was issued, and Pefum was disqualified for lack of a valid passport.
4. Injury to the Claimants
4.1 Each claimant suffered injury in that they were deprived of the opportunity to stand for election to Parliament — a right protected under K.A. Const. § V Art. 22 (right to run for and hold elected office), subject only to "reasonable limits prescribed by law."
4.2 The misrepresentation of the candidate eligibility requirement (4 hours published, 6 hours enforced) directly injured ComplexKing, who relied on the published standard in presenting his candidacy. The Ministry's own admission (Ticket #MIA-1553) confirms the error.
4.3 The passport-based disqualifications (StonyBrook, Pefum) constituted injury caused by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs losing or misplacing their passport applications, over which the claimants had no control. Having done what was required of them, they were disqualified through no fault of their own.
4.4 The playtime-based disqualifications (ComplexKing, Kaiserin_) constituted an injury in that the incorrect statement by the Ministry of Internal Affairs directly led to the disqualification of the candidates — they would have been able to attain the necessary 6 hours of playtime had the correct requirement been published from the outset.
5. The Settlement
5.1 On May 22, 2026, the parties reached a Settlement Agreement (attached as Exhibit A) to resolve all claims arising from these disqualifications.
5.2 The Settlement Agreement provides, inter alia, that any affected candidate who meets the eligibility requirements under §17 of the Alexandrian Electoral Act by the end of the voting period shall retain their position on their respective party list.
5.3 The Ministry of Justice has authority to enter this settlement pursuant to A.P. 01-044 §21(1).
5.4 The Crown, by its Solicitor General, has consented to this settlement and joins in the application for approval.
6. Prior Proceedings
6.1 This matter was previously filed as ComplexKing v. Crown, Case 8 (Mag. Ct., 2026) but was dismissed without prejudice on procedural grounds, as the filing did not adequately plead the underlying dispute.
6.2 On May 22, 2026, the parties also filed ComplexKing v. Crown, Case 2 (Ch. 2026) in the Chancery, which pleaded the full facts set out above. That case was dismissed without prejudice on the understanding that the parties would resolve the matter by settlement.
6.3 This refiling corrects the procedural deficiency of Case 8 by stating the full facts, injury, and legal basis for the claim and accompanying settlement.
PART 3: LEGAL BASIS
1. Jurisdiction
K.A. Const. § III Art. 16 vests the Magistrates Court with original jurisdiction over all civil matters not reserved exclusively for the Chancery.
2. Authority to Settle
A.P. 01-044 §21(1) authorizes the Ministry of Justice to settle civil claims on behalf of the Crown.
3. Inherent Authority to Approve Settlements
The Court has the inherent authority to approve settlements on joint application from the parties. K.A. Const. § VIII Art. 34 establishes that Alexandria is founded on adherence to constitutional and legal conventions that support the effective operation of government. The approval of mutually agreed settlements is a well-established convention of civil procedure.
4. The Right to Candidacy
K.A. Const. § V Art. 22 provides that "[e]very citizen has the right to run for and hold elected offices," subject only to "reasonable limits prescribed by law that are justified in a free and democratic society." The settlement gives effect to this right by allowing candidates who meet the statutory requirements by the end of voting to retain their ballot positions.
PART 4: RELIEF SOUGHT
- An order approving the Settlement Agreement (Exhibit A);
- An order directing the Ministry of Internal Affairs to reinstate any candidate covered by the Settlement Agreement who meets the eligibility requirements of A.P. 018 §17 by the close of the voting period;
- An order directing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to process and issue outstanding passport applications for the claimants without further delay;
- An order that the Crown pay reasonable legal costs, capped at £1,000;
- Such further or other relief as this Honourable Court deems just.
PART 5: STATEMENT OF TRUTH
I believe that the facts stated in this Claim Form are true.
SIGNED.
Nimq_
This 25th day of May, 2026.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED TO THE MAGISTRATES COURT FOR REVIEW.
EVIDENCE
- K.A. Const. § III Art. 16 — Magistrates Court civil jurisdiction
(Constitution) - K.A. Const. § V Art. 22 — Right to run for office
(id.) - Alexandrian Electoral Act (A.P. 018), §17 — Candidate eligibility requirements
(Act of Parliament - A.P.018 | Alexandrian Electoral Act) - A.P. 01-044 §21(1) — MoJ authority to settle
(id.) - May 2026 General Election thread (Post containing published 4-hour requirement)
(https://www.mcstatecraft.com/threads/may-2026-parliamentary-general-election.1030/) - Ticket #MIA-1553 — MoIA admission of error
[Attached] - ComplexKing v. Crown, Case 2 (Ch. 2026) — Full facts pleaded
(Lawsuit: Dismissed - ComplexKing v. Crown, Case 2 (Ch. 2026)) - Settlement Agreement — Exhibit A
[File attached]
