The defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking =
to his lawyer. "If I lose this case, I’ll be ruined." =
"It’s in the judge’s hands now," said the lawyer. =
"Would it help if I sent the judge a box of cigars?" =
"Oh no! This judge is a stickler for ethical behavior. A stunt =
like that would prejudice him against you. He might even hold you in =
contempt of court. In fact, you shouldn’t even smile at the judge." =
A few days later the judge rendered his decision in favor of the =
defendant. As the defendant left the courthouse, he said to his lawyer, =
"Thanks for the tip about the cigars. It worked!" =
"I’m sure we would have lost the case if you’d sent them." =
"But, I did send them."
"What? You did?" said the lawyer, =
incredulously.
"Yes. That’s how we won the case. Of course, I sent the =
cigars to the judge but enclosed the plaintiff’s business =
card."
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Dr Bob Griffin =
[email protected] =
www.grif.net
"Jesus =
Knows Me, This I Love!"