doses and at an appropriate time , humor can break the ice , and relieve some of the tension in the room . Who doesn ’ t appreciate a good laugh in the midst of a discussion about the Rule Against Perpetuities ? We clearly should take our jobs seriously , but not ourselves .
With that in mind , I offer the following for document drafters :
One day in Contract Law class , the professor asked one of his better students , “ Now if you were to give someone an orange , how would you go about it ?”
The student replied , “ Here ’ s an orange .”
The professor was livid . “ No ! No ! Think like a lawyer !”
The student then recited , “ Okay , I ’ d tell him , ‘ I hereby give and convey to you all and singular , my estate and interests , rights , claim , title , claim and advantages of and in , said orange , together with all its rind , juice , pulp , and seeds , and all rights and advantages with full power to bite , cut , freeze and otherwise eat , the same , or give the same away with and without the pulp , juice , rind and seeds , anything herein before or hereinafter or in any deed , or deeds , instruments of whatever nature or kind whatsoever to the contrary in anywise notwithstanding ...”
For criminal defense attorneys :
The attorney tells the accused , “ I have some good news and some bad news .”
“ What ’ s the bad news ?” asks the accused .
“ The bad news is , your blood is all over the crime scene , and the DNA tests prove you did it .”
“ What ’ s the good news ?”
“ Your cholesterol is 130 .”
Enjoy “ Love Your Lawyer Day ” and maintain a good sense of humor . �
LAWYER Sherri L . Johnson
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