A witness to an automobile accident was testifying.
The following exchange took place between the lawyer and the witness:
The lawyer: “Did you actually see the accident?”
The witness: “Yes, sir. “
The lawyer: “How far away were you when the accident happened?”
The witness: “Thirty-one feet, six and one quarter inches. “
The lawyer: “Well, sir, will you tell the jury how you knew it was exactly that distance?”
The witness: “Because when the accident happened I took out a tape and measured it. I knew some stupid lawyer would ask me that question. “
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