Keyword: Court

The penalty for laughing in a courtroom is six months in jail and if it were not for this penalty, the jury would never hear the evidence.

(1880 – 1956) journalist, essayist, editor & satirist

When you go into court you are putting yourself in the hands of 12 people that weren’t smart enough to get out of jury duty.

Master of the Rolls: Really, Mr Smith, do give this Court credit for some little intelligence.

Smith: That is the mistake I made in the Court below, My Lord.

(1872 – 1930) British statesman, politician & lawyer

Judge: Are you trying to show contempt for this court, Mr Smith?

Smith: No, My Lord. I am attempting to conceal it.

(1872 – 1930) British statesman, politician & lawyer

Your honor, may I encroach the bench?

television character, All In the Family (Carroll O’Connor)

In the halls of justice, the only justice is in the halls.

(1923 – 1966) stand-up comedian, writer, social critic & satirist

An appeal is when you ask one court to show its contempt for another court.

(1867 – 1936) author & humorist

You don’t know a woman till you’ve met her in court.

(1923 – 2007) American novelist, journalist & playwright