Law Humor

By Judge Jerry Buchmeyer

Q. Did you take the defendant's deposition?

A. Yes, I took his deposition here in the federal building in a room on the 13th floor.

Q. And was the defendant present for that deposition?
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Q. Did your husband ever suggest that you answer my questions, "Not that I recall?"

A. Not that I recall.
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At a detention hearing before Magistrate Judge William Sanderson:

Judge Sanderson (to witness): Do you wish to swear for affirm?

Witness: I will affirm, so help me God.

Full post as published by Say What! on September 29, 2009 (boomark / email).