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 (thinking he d trap the witness) 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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