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.“
