A defendant in a
lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer. "If I
lose this case, I'll be ruined." "It's in the judge's hands now," said
the lawyer. "Would it help if I sent the judge a box of cigars?" "Oh no!
This judge is a stickler or ethical behavior. A stunt like that would
prejudice him against you. He might even hold you in contempt of court.
In fact, you shouldn't even smile at the judge." Within the course of
time, the judge rendered a decision in favor of the defendant. As the
defendant left the courthouse, he said to his lawyer, "Thanks for the
tip about the cigars. It worked!" "I'm sure we would have lost the case
if you'd sent them." "But, I did send them." "What? You did?" said the
lawyer, incredulously. "Yes. That's how we won the case." "I don't
understand," said the lawyer. "It's easy. I sent the cigars to the
judge, but enclosed the plaintiff's business card."
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