Law Humor

By Judge Jerry Buchmeyer

From Judge Bonnie Sudderth of Fort Worth (352nd Judicial District), this excerpt from a voir dire examination in her court:

Mr. Smith: Okay, Mr. Riley?

Prospective Juror: Yes, sir.

Mr. Smith: You served on a civil jury. What were the facts?

Prospective Juror: I never got it. I've been called for jury, but I never got to a trial. The judge never showed up.

Mr. Smith: How long did they wait on the judge?

Prospective Juror: Two days.

Full post as published by Say What! on May 20, 2008 (boomark / email).