Juries
Listen, Don’t Talk
Posted Nov 1, 2009, 08:00 pm CST
By Jim McElhaney
“Good morning,” she said. “I need help. I’ve got a troublesome civil case in county court, and Judge Standwell at the federal court suggested I talk with you about it.”
Angus smiled. “Did the good judge tell you to stop at the Donut Hole first?” he said.
Maria laughed. “He even told me what to get. And when I gave them my order, the clerk asked me if I was on my way to see you.”
“Jimmy and I have no earth-shattering emergencies that I know about,” said Angus. “So let’s go in the library and talk while the coffee’s still hot.”
“I’ve tried a number of cases in state and federal court,” said Maria, passing out the bear claws.… Continue reading...
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