Law Humor

By texasbar

From Judge Michael D. Schattman of Fort Worth (348th District Court), this exchange that took place as Clay Humphries (Cantely & Hanger) began his cross-examination in a wrongful discharge case:

The Court: Mr. Humphries, your witness.

Mr. Humphries: Thank you, Your Honor. Is it all right if I stand up to ask questions?

The Court: Yes, sir.

Mr. Humphries: Is it all right if I use that (indicating movable podium).

The Court: Yes, sir, that will be fine.

Mr. Humphries: I think better standing up.

(Laughter)

The Court: You know, Mr. Humphries, that's a great opening for a contribution to Judge Buchmeyer, but I will refrain myself.

Mr. Humphries: Oh, you mean now that I've gotten up off my brain.

(Even more laughter)

The Court: You said it, Mr. Humphries, not me. I couldn't possibly comment.

Full post as published by Say What! on January 23, 2008 (boomark / email).