July 19, 2004

Wanna Buy a Car?

I had a trial that was ready to go forward today. This is the third time that it was set for trial, and yet again, the judge postponed the trial because a big murder case was ready to go. I didn't figure that the TV cameras were there for my case.

This case has been a bugaboo from the onset. My clients are two used car dealers. Now, you may ask yourself, why is Bill representing two used car dealers? After all, there's nothing worse than a used car dealer who claims to be telling the truth. Well, there is one thing worse ... a used car dealer's lawyer who claims that his client is telling the truth. And you ask yourself -- why would Bill admit that? After all, he's the lawyer. Here's the thing ... they got sued. They don't have to prove anything. It's the other side that has to prove that my clients were wrong.

And suing my used car dealer clients just happens to be another used car dealer. And his lawyer is the one who is claiming that his used car dealer client is honest as the day is long.

Now, in a court room of used car dealers and lawyers, who are you going to believe?
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And from the news:

  • Sharon Armstrong demanded money at a donut shop in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, at 7:15 a.m. She was caught by the police less than a block away ... no weapon, cash recovered. Too much paperwork to take her in and book her, they let her go. At 7:24, she robbed a hot dog stand with a wooden gun, where she was caught in the act by the police.

  • Michael Monn got picked up in Maryville, Tennessee, celebrating his birthday by running around and jumping fences while naked, carrying only Fri-tos and nacho cheese, with nacho cheese in his hair, on his face and on his shoulders. I'm guessing the nacho cheese was in the hair on his head, but I could be wrong.

  • And on a brighter note, being ever the gracious host, a San Francisco woman offered the burglar who broke into her home at 1 a.m. Saturday morning an early breakfast of eggs over easy, but the burglar wasn't interested in eggs (probably an allergy) and asked for bananas and milk. She bragged about her family, showing the dude pictures while he sat on the couch eating his banana and drinking his milk. As is often the case that late at night, the dude needed to use the bathroom; and, of course, his pleasant hostess obliged. After he finished, he did let her know that he used the last of the roll of toilet paper. Having eaten his fill and used the facilities, he returned to the couch to take a short snooze.

    • See, it's not all bad news!!

    Posted by Bill at July 19, 2004 11:50 AM
    Comments

    I'm thinking that sounds so complicated... I'm gonna believe the one that uncomplicates the whole damn mess. ;)
    -d

    Posted by: -d at July 19, 2004 12:42 PM

    I want you on MY side if I ever get sued.

    And I have just seen your body in the kitchen. With those powerful arms, I DEFINITELY want you to be my lawyer. Now if only the pans were not hanging in the way ......

    Posted by: Michelle at July 19, 2004 02:37 PM

    I liked the story about the crafty old lady who hid the cordless phone when the dude was using the facilities. and then she didn't call the cops because he told her not to, but called her daughter instead. What a sweet old lady! :)

    Posted by: Keri at July 19, 2004 10:09 PM

    Where do you find this stuff?

    Posted by: TW at July 20, 2004 12:20 PM

    Ooooh... you gotta be careful jumping over fences while you're naked. Especially picket fences. Really careful.

    Posted by: Philip at July 21, 2004 09:21 PM