'He's 20, Much Like Your IQ' - Disorder in the Court

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Most of the time, people stick to the most recent version of the New York Time's Bestseller List when they're on the prowl for a new book to dive into. But every once in awhile, it's nice to sit down and read a book that was published around, say, 1993. Disorder in the Court - Great Fractured Moments in Courtroom History should be one of those books. Just to give you a taste of the entertaining exchanges that you'll have the oportunity to read about in Charles M. Sevilla's oldie but a goody, check out these excerpts:

ATTORNEY: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
WITNESS: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

ATTORNEY: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: And what were you doing at that time?
WITNESS: Getting laid!

ATTORNEY: She had three children, right?
WITNESS: Yes.
ATTORNEY: How many were boys?
WITNESS: None.
ATTORNEY: Were there any girls?
WITNESS : Your Honor, I think I need a different attorney. Can I get a new attorney?

ATTORNEY: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?
WITNESS: He's 20, much like your IQ.

And my personal favorite:

ATTORNEY: Were you present when your picture was taken?
WITNESS: Are you s[naughty language removed]ing me?

These exchanges actually happened in court rooms all over America, and were captured word-for-word by a few dedicated court reporters who were forced to suppress their laughter at the time. Fortunately, you're free to laugh out loud when you're reading this court room recap. If you'd like to buy the book, Left Bank Books said they would be happy to order a copy in for you. If you'd like to "rent" the book instead, the St. Louis Public Library system and the St. Louis County Library system both have copies in their massive collections.