Barrister or Bankrupt

Mr. Justice Pumfrey

In the High Court today (paraphrased):

(A litigant-in-person is being asked to go out and get a form from another part of the building and come back)

Litigant-In-Person: "May I leave my papers and things here, My Lord?"

Mr. Justice Pumfrey: "I would prefer if you put your things in a pile on the side."

(litigant starts to pile up her things on the side)

MJP: "Don't leave your handbag - there are plenty of counsel about."

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Unknown Barrister

Overheard in the High Court today (paraphrased):

Barrister: "We have reached an agreement, My Lord. We propose to draft an order and send it in."

Mr. Justice Pumfrey: "Very well.I would like to see both of your signatures on it, and I don't want to see you again."

(COMIC PAUSE)

B: "Is that ever, my Lord?"

MJP: "If you have another client, you are most welcome to come before me again."

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