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- The general consensus was summed up by Ninth Circuit judge Susan Graber: “Its absence is always more notable than its presence, so I prefer lawyers saying May it please the Court.” Though the phrase is “totally pointless,” it’s also “largely harmless, so it’s a good way to get started,” added Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski.
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Feb 23, 2016 · It is often said that May it please the Court is an obligatory phrase at the outset of an oral argument—and that any other opener suggests the oral advocate is unknowledgeable or...
The general consensus was summed up by Ninth Circuit judge Susan Graber: “Its absence is always more notable than its presence, so I prefer lawyers saying May it please the Court.” Though the phrase is “totally pointless,” it’s also “largely harmless, so it’s a good way to get started,” added Ninth Circuit Chief Judge Alex Kozinski.
May it please the court is a traditional phrase used by lawyers as a sign of respect and courtesy towards the presiding judge or panel of judges. It is an important part of legal etiquette and demonstrates the lawyer`s acknowledgment of the court`s authority and jurisdiction.
- The Chapters
- Lawyers Speak in Code
- Other Chapters: Putting A Brake on It
- Wtf…
- The Spell Checker and Cut and Paste
- Copying and The Perils of Advocacy
- The Dangers on Summary Assessment of Costs
The chapter titles give away the book’s real role as a guide to litigators and a primer for advocates everywhere. The chapter on “Greeting the Judge” provides accounts of a problem that every advocate has struggled with at some time or another. It covers everything from the problems that occurred when Lady Lord Justices first appeared on the bench ...
This is another chapter and one that discusses the peculiarities of legal English. It also contains some interesting quotations on the judicial assessment of witnesses.
There are chapters on the peculiar nature of Chancery Practice (and Chancery lawyers), malapropisms and one called “did they really say that”. So for instance a solicitor arrived half an hour late for court with the excuse
Yes, this is actually a chapter heading. It covers many things. My favourite is an issue over the legality of the transfer of land. Counsel had given two opinions, the second opinion contradicting the first.
We have all made spelling mistakes, I am sure. Cut and paste also causes problems. So a Particulars of Claim that reads.
There are entire chapters on bundles and Sedley’s Laws get more than a passing mention. The perils of advocacy include a story from a fast track case. The witness is asked
I could go on. There are anecdotes a plenty and a large chapter on “judges” (who tend to play a part in the life of most advocates). However the main purpose of this post is to encourage you to read the book. However if there is one passage that highlights the perils of advocacy it is on the assessment of costs. Counsel for the paying party making ...
Apr 28, 2013 · We start submitting before the Court saying “May it please your Lordship” and then pause a moment, as if unless the Hon’ble Judge says “Thank You” (as they ought to and as at least one Hon’ble Judge in my experience used to say) we would simply stop talking, and punctuate every second sentence with a “My Lord” and after the case ...
May 7, 2014 · In a real federal appeals court, in real time, four students endure judges’ withering questions but introduce novel concepts and argue masterfully on behalf of their immigrant clients.
