Let's say you worked your butt off on a set of motions in a case that is now something like 19 years old. The motions were marked submitted by the judge back in May or June. It is now December. You have not heard anything about the motions. Indeed, you have practically forgotten about the entire existence of the case, not just the motions. Then, it is 1:00. You get a call from the Part Clerk saying that the judge wants all the lawyers to come in at 9:30 tomorrow morning. When you ask why, you get the impression that the Part Clerk has no idea but is merely speculating when she tells you that "there are motions outstanding and maybe the judge has some questions".

Hit the panic button. Run around like an idiot for a half an hour. Now, pull the huge stack of papers you have on this case and try to prepare yourself for whatever the judge might be wondering about since he got the papers back in the spring.

Pat, Vanna, I would like to buy a clue, please.

Posted by: Random Penseur at 01:35 PM | Comments (2) | Add Comment
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1 I can't give you a clue, but since I played the role of Howie Mandel at this year's Christmas party, I can give you a shiny briefcase. Hope it went well...

Posted by: Howard at December 10, 2007 04:50 PM (u2JaN)

2 Well? Did you win or what? Don't keep us in suspense.

Posted by: Kathy at December 11, 2007 12:10 PM (7f9Tx)

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