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17. Invitation to an Inquest

Alicia and Will's latest case brings them to an inquest at the coroner's office, where they are hindered by a strict rule that limits their questioning to three per witness. Also, Cary's father returns to bring new business to the firm and Eli schemes against Jordan.

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Alicia and Will attend the coroner's inquest into the death of an Illinois Supreme Court judge who died in a car crash, their client being the wife of the deceased, who stands to earn millions from a life insurance policy. Cary has another chance encounter with his father, who brings new business to the firm, which strains their already rocky relationship. Peter beats Maddie Hayward and wins the Democratic primary. Using Alicia's family, Eli schemes against Jordan to get him thrown off the campaign.

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