Solomon's wisdom

[Barry Hicks]

Taking his seat in his chambers, the judge faced the opposing lawyers.

"I have received from both of you, a bribe."

The lawyers squirmed uncomfortably. "You Lawyer John, gave me $15,000 and you Lawyer Allan, gave me $10,000."

The judge reached into his pocket and pulled out a cheque and handed it to John and said, "I am returning $5,000 and I will decide this case on it's merits."

[wheelinround]

Thank goodness if it was on their jokes they'd both loose or the case could go on for years

[Allan at Wallan]

Thank goodness if it was on their jokes they'd both loose or the case could go on for years

Oh you're a hard case.

Allan

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I am not at all worried about dying
... but just hope I am not there at the time.

[munruben]

Nothing like an honest judge.

[bsrlee]

It was in Reader's Digest in the 1960's. Still makes me laugh - a magistrate who took bribes would just keep the lot & leave the clients guessing about who paid 'enough' - DAMHIK.