Article: Yeah, Whatever... Amusing, bemusing and downright confusing.(The Guide)

Byline: with Jeff Magill

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Law and disorder

The following are from a book called Disorder in the Court. They are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters - who had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place. Some of these are excellent - don't miss the last one.

Q: What is your date of birth?

A: July fifteenth.

Q: What year?

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