“To F— This Court and Everything That It Stands For”
Pretty self-explanatory, but I’m going to explain it anyway.
Documents/Pleadings
Court: Obligation to Make Sense May Not Be Delegated to Client
Here's a more interesting decision by the Supreme Court, although maybe "decision" is the wrong word. The question is: if your client insists on filing something that is complete gibberish, do you have to agree, or do you have an…
“The Cause of Action is Denied as Unintelligible”
An excellent reason for doing so.
It’s Just a Flesh Wound
How do you know it's time to give up and dismiss your claim? Well, if the judge is comparing you to the Black Knight from Monty Python and the Holy Grail, now's probably a good time: Actually, the good time…
“Haulin’ Oats”? No Can Do
Or so say Hall & Oates, and the court will probably agree.
Various Plaintiffs v. Various Defendants
Justin writes: I was a little flummoxed when I saw this caption. I thought, “That can’t be right. Someone at Westlaw must have been screwing around.” But … there it is. It’s beautiful in its simplicity. It’s the all-purpose caption! Think…
Whom the Gods Would Destroy, They First Make Mad
Another sovereign citizen at work.
Order Requiring Socks
COMES NOW your humble correspondent and hereby gives notice of the fact that on August 25, 2014, in the case entitled In re Proper Courtroom Attire, then pending in the Circuit Court of Blackford County, Indiana, Judge Dean A. Young, presiding, the…
Call for Transcripts
Last month the New York Times did a fantastic video reenactment of some truly ridiculous deposition testimony. See "What Is a Photocopier? (Deposition, Dramatized)," Lowering the Bar (Apr. 28, 2014) (direct link here). They are looking for more of that kind of thing,…
“The Parties Do Not Need a Judge; They Need a Rather Stern Kindergarten Teacher”
"I say this with the greatest respect," continued Justice E.M. Morgan, "as both the Plaintiffs and the Defendants are educated professionals who are successful in their work lives and are otherwise productive members of the community." But when it comes…