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February 09, 2010
May 1994 - Did She Really Say That? From Suzanne Saenz of Houston (Suzanne is a legal assistant with Ronald W. Ryan), this excerpt from the plaintiff's deposition in a medical malpractice case. Q. Mr. Williams, are you on any medication today? A. Yeah. No. Just a little old pain pill; but I'm not - I know what I'm doing ... Q. What kid of pain pill is that? A. Let's see. What did I Tell you the name of it was, a while ago? Def. Attny: I think you said Vicodin. A. Vicodin. That's what it is, and it doesn't really hurt my memory. - posted by texasbar @ 2/09/2010  
February 08, 2010
July 1987 - Do You Swear to Tell the Truth... Judge: (To young witness) Do you know what would happen to you if you told a lie? Witness: Yes, I would go to hell. Judge: Is that all? Witness: Isn't that enough? - posted by texasbar @ 2/08/2010
February 05, 2010
July 1997 - Did They Really Say That? From John E. Haught of Beaumont (Mehaffy & Weber), this excerpt from the deposition of a supposed eyewitness to an automobile accident who was a close friend of the plaintiff's family. A. It's nothing out of the ordinary that I didn't, you know, go by and see Ms. Smith and Jim, you know, because, you know, I've always helped Jim out, you know - and, of course, - Ms. Smith having this Alzheimer's disease and all, you know, I always wanted to visit with her as often as possible. Q. You say Ms. Smith has Alzheimers? A. That's what I understand. Q. Is she lucid? A. No, sir. She's smart as s whip. - posted by texasbar @ 2/05/2010
February 04, 2010
October 1985 - Are You Ready? Q. Am I talking loud enough to where you can hear all of my questions distinctly and clearly? A. Yes, sir. I don't know how good I can talk, I left my teeth at home, in a glass of water. Q. Well, gum it out good and loud. - posted by texasbar @ 2/04/2010
February 03, 2010
May 1993 - Did I Really Ask That? From Judge David Cleveland of Palo Pinto (29th District Court), this testimony from the trial of will contest involving two wills left by Walter Howeth: Q. When did you last see Walter? A. At the funeral. Q. Did he make any comment to you at that time? A. No, sir. Judge Cleveland adds: "I have wondered who might have been most relieved that the answer was no: the jury, opposing parties, mortician, or the doctor who signed the death certificate." - posted by texasbar @ 2/03/2010
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