I was in trial today. It's a civil -- or uncivil -- case, not a criminal case. The power was out all over town when I got to the court house. Court house was dark. The judge asked if I wanted coffee while it was still warm. Good start to the day.
The judge asked me if I knew what happened. I suspect that someone told her that I was responsible for the black-out last year. I told her that I hadn't done any electrical work recently. The power went back on at about 9:15; so, I was off the hook. We got started late, which isn't unusual. Justice is often delayed; we just had an excuse this time.
After the other side put on the first witness, my client leaned over to me and whispered, "We're doing real good. You made two objections, and she abstained them. He made one objection, and she overruled that. We're ahead."
Aaaaah, ahead on points -- just like in boxing.
We adjourned early. Why? A witness didn't show because of illness. Plus, it's a sunny afternoon.
Posted by Bill at April 28, 2004 03:15 PMAahhhh, so THAT's how it works. Points! Like boxing! Now that I know this I can watch any trial and just start tallying. Thanks for clueing me in. I've always wondered...
hehehe, the judge had your number on that blackout. We had a quick outtage during Kel's party Tuesday night. What were YOU up to Tuesday night???
Posted by: Keri at April 29, 2004 01:57 PMLOL - I loved the bit about you not having done any electrical work lately. Thank dog you were off the hook on that one ;-)
Posted by: Michelle at May 1, 2004 08:16 AM