Law Humor

By texasbar

From Ernest Reynolds, III of Fort Worth, this excerpt from his direct examination of an expert witness who had consulted with him on several other cases. The opposing attorney was Tom Webb of San Angelo.

Q. We know each other personally; is that correct?

A. We do.

Q. I have even been introduced to your wife, your children, and your dogs; is that correct?

A. I think that's right.

Mr. Webb: May it please the court, we have been pretty tolerant, but on the deposition we spent 10 pages on dogs. I don't want to be an obstruction but I object to the dogs. I would like for us to get on with the case. That's not relevant that he has met his dog.

Mr. Reynolds: May we proceed, Your Honor?

The Court: I'll at least let you inquire as to his present dog's name.

Mr. Reynolds: Q. What is the name of your present dog?

The Witness: A. Well, I actually have two now, one that you know and a new one. And the old -

Mr. Webb: He's gone beyond it, judge. We have spent 20 minutes on deposition on this and I object to it.

The Court: Okay. Let's go. We have gone to the dogs.

Mr Reynolds: Will you give the dog my best regards?

The Witness: Indeed.

Full post as published by Say What! on February 06, 2008 (boomark / email).