Thursday, February 02, 2006

Things Overheard in Trial Ad

On Cross Examination:
--Mr. Stone, it's 3am, and you've just spent the last eight hours stirring magma?


On a hearsay objection:
--Counsel, it is Hearsay, but this is Cook County, so I'm going to allow it.


What to do with a 'special' witness on cross examination:
--Ask her, '
I'm sorry, did you not hear the question?' Then put on a face of disgust and repeat it back to her like she's challenged.


On Angelina Jolie:
--Some say she's dirty, I say she's experienced