The New Paper, Thursday, 15 July 2005, Net Buzz

People Really Said These in US Courts
Spotted by CT Lim

Q: Were you present when your picture was taken?

Q: How far apart were the vehicles at the time of the collision?
Q: You were there until the time you left, is that true?

Q: She had three children? A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys? A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?

Q: You say the stairs went down to the basement? A: Yes.
Q: These stairs, did they go up too?
(*I thought this makes some sense . . . after all there are flight of stairs that cover many floors.)

Q: Mr Slattery, you went on a rather elaborate honeymoon, didn't you? A: I went to Europe, sir.
Q: And you took your new wife?
Q: How was your first marriage terminated? A: By death.
Q: And by whose death was it terminated?

Q: Was it you or your younger brother who was killed in the war?

Q: Can you describe the individual? A: He was about medium height and had a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?

Q: Is your appearance here this morning pursuant to a deposition notice which I sent to your attorney?
A: No, this is how I dress for work.