It was the wrong thread

[Atticus Grinch]

Originally Posted by LessinSF

What is a photocopying machine, or why I learned to stop worrying and love attorneys.

About three times a year my uncle forwards me that collection of trial transcript excerpts that make lawyers look stupid. I tried explaining once that just because the pathologist is performing an autopsy doesn't mean the patient was dead at the time and you kinda need the guy to say "OBTW he was dead" to avoid a motion for directed verdict etc., but my uncle wasn't having it, so we just agreed he could continue to make fun of lawyers and I could continue to be disgusted by his job as a GOP lobbyist.

All I'm sayin' is that it wouldn't surprise me that a clerk/recorder would want a clear question about what was meant by photocopier. Those guys are a breed unto themselves.

ETA this was the part where the Plaintiff's lawyer revealed himself to be the source of the problem with the transcript:

Deponent: When you say “photocopying machine,” what do you mean?
PL: Let me be — let me make sure I understand your question. You don’t have an understanding of what a photocopying machine is?

Dick move by the lawyer. What a transparent effort to score points. If things went off the rails from there he has no one to blame but himself.