Judicial Humor
Read this document and see what happens when the judge thinks of the sides bickering. Some of the choice quotes in the document are:
The Court is sympathetic with the Defendant's argument. Surely Defendant's corporate representative, a resident of Arkansas, would feel great humiliation by being forced to enter the home state of the University of Texas, where legendary Texas Longhorns have wrought havoc on the Arkansas Razorbacks with an impressive 55-21 all-time series record.
On the other hand, the Court is sympathetic with Plaintiff's position. Plantiffs might enter Arkansas with a bit of trepidation as many residents of Arkansas are still seeking retribution for the "Game of the Century" in which James Street and Darrell Royal stunned the Razorbacks by winning the 1969 National Championship.
Of course, the judge has the best way to solve this little issue of people not wanting to enter each other's state:
Accordingly, it is ordered that unless the parties agree otherwise, the deposition of Defendant's corporate representative shall occur ... on the steps of the Texarkana Federal Building ....
It is further ordered that each party is to remain on his or her respective side of the state line.
And of course, if you're thinking about it, the "Game of the Century" the judge references isn't really right, since the true game of the century according to the judge in his footnotes: '...occurred on January 4, 2006 when Vince Young and Mack Brown led the Longhorns in a 41-38 win over the USC Trojans...'
I just wonder how many judges and lawyers write funny orders or motions either because they find the case absolutely ludicrous or just plain don't like the other people?