Assorted Stupidity #133
Things are remarkably stupid right now, but I’m trying to limit these to 500 words or so.
Articles by Kevin
Court Declines to Sanction Lawyer for Alleged “Butt Shaking” During Mediation
Only because he had suffered enough already.
Washington Courts Still Split on Definition of “Motor Vehicle”
Do riding mowers and snowmobiles qualify? Are you sure?
Court Invalidates Result of Rock-Paper-Scissors Match
Is this my longest article yet? Possibly. Is it worth it? Also possibly.
Wearing Masks: Legally Required, but Also Illegal
One way out of this dilemma: declare New York City to be a “masquerade party” until further notice.
Assorted Stupidity #132
In this edition, “total authority,” felony eluding, coronavirus lawsuits, and an unlikely “date night” involving a Native American burial ground.
Judge Asks Attorneys to Wear Shirts, Get Out of Bed for Videoconferences
Seriously? Yes.
“The Agents Involved Speak an Almost Impenetrable Jargon”
I don’t think this has improved during the 40 years since this opinion was written.
Edgar Allan Poe: Bankruptcy Judge
If you think bankruptcy decisions can’t be poetic … well, I guess it’s still debatable.
Assorted Stupidity #131
In this edition: ship attacked with train, drunken driver’s ed, a man tries to enforce a relationship promise in court, an alleged dinosaur attack, and so on.