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LAWYERS
Feb 25, 2014 15:29:04 GMT -5
Post by jerryfmcompushaft on Feb 25, 2014 15:29:04 GMT -5
This took place in Charlotte, North Carolina. A lawyer purchased a box of very rare and expensive cigars, then insured them against, among other things, fire.
Within a month, having smoked his entire stockpile of these great cigars, the lawyer filed a claim against the insurance company. In his claim, the lawyer stated the cigars were lost "in a series of small fires." The insurance company refused to pay, citing the obvious reason, that the man had consumed the cigars in the normal fashion.
The lawyer sued - and WON! (Stay with me.)
Delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insurance company that the claim was frivolous. The judge stated nevertheless, that the lawyer held a policy from the company, in which it had warranted that the cigars were insurable and also guaranteed that it would insure them against fire, without defining what is considered to be unacceptable 'fire' and was obligated to pay the claim.
Rather than endure lengthy and costly appeal process, the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid $15,000 to the lawyer for his loss of the cigars that perished in the 'fires'.
NOW FOR THE BEST PART...
After the lawyer cashed the check, the insurance company had him arrested on 24 counts of ARSON!!! With his own insurance claim and testimony from the previous case being used against him, the lawyer was convicted of intentionally burning his insured property and was sentenced to 24 months in jail and a $24,000 fine.
This true story won First Place in last year's Criminal Lawyers Award contest.
ONLY IN AMERICA .....
NO WONDER THE REST OF THE WORLD THINKS WE'RE NUTS!!
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LAWYERS
Feb 25, 2014 16:14:22 GMT -5
Post by Sir John on Feb 25, 2014 16:14:22 GMT -5
24 months? Not nearly long enough.
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LAWYERS
Feb 25, 2014 20:34:23 GMT -5
Post by Swampy on Feb 25, 2014 20:34:23 GMT -5
LOL!
Do you have a link, Jerry?
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LAWYERS
Feb 25, 2014 23:18:29 GMT -5
Post by jerryfmcompushaft on Feb 25, 2014 23:18:29 GMT -5
LOL! Do you have a link, Jerry? Was sent to me in an e-mail. |
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LAWYERS
Feb 26, 2014 1:18:33 GMT -5
Post by Swampy on Feb 26, 2014 1:18:33 GMT -5
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Post by jerryfmcompushaft on Feb 26, 2014 8:45:04 GMT -5
That's why its posted under "jokes",,,  |
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LAWYERS
May 17, 2014 14:27:44 GMT -5
Post by dontom on May 17, 2014 14:27:44 GMT -5
One afternoon a rich lawyer was riding in his limousine when he saw two men along the road-side eating grass. He ordered his driver to stop and got out to investigate. He asked one man, "Why are you eating grass?" We don't have any money for food," the poor man replied, "so we have to eat grass." "Well, then, you can come with me to my house and I'll feed you," the lawyer said. "But sir, I have a wife and two children with me. They are over there, under that tree." "Bring them along," the lawyer replied. Turning to the other poor man he stated, "You may come with us, also." The second man, in a pitiful voice, then said, "But sir, I have a wife and SIX children with me!" "Bring them all as well," the lawyer answered. They all entered the car, which was no easy task, even for the large limousine. Once under way, one of the poor fellows turned to the lawyer and said, "Sir, you are too kind. Thank you for taking all of us with you." The lawyer replied, "Glad to do it. You'll really love my place. The grass is almost a foot high."
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LAWYERS
May 17, 2014 15:22:19 GMT -5
Post by Sir John on May 17, 2014 15:22:19 GMT -5
"One afternoon a rich lawyer was riding in his limousine, outside Vancouver, when he saw two men along the road-side eating grass."
Fixed it for you.
SJ
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