Both to Blame.
- An eminent K.C., in the course of a learned argument, rested his case entirely on one reported decision, which he claimed to be of paramount importance. But, when he had finished, bis opponent, being asked by the judge what he had to say, replied—“ I will not trouble your lordship with any further argument. I only wish to say that my friend has forgotten to inform your lordship that the case on which he relies has been taken on appeal to the House of Lords, and the decision absolutely revised." Upon that the eminent K-C* turned to his colleagues round about and whispered Good heavens, what a liar that man must be! Why, there never was such a cate 1"
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Manawatu Herald, 6 November 1902, Page 3
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123Both to Blame. Manawatu Herald, 6 November 1902, Page 3
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