In the Nov. 19 and 20 strips, it was clearly indicated that Elly had gotten a traffic ticket and was going to fight it in traffic court. That means the Crown (the government) would be prosecuting her. On Nov. 26, Connie said that Elly was there to contest a traffic ticket, and on Nov. 28, the court was identified as a Provincial Offences Court, which is where trials of traffic tickets are held.
In such a court, Mr. Pervrett might be a witness or a defendant contesting his own traffic ticket, but he wouldn’t be the opposing party. Pervrett v. Patterson would be a civil lawsuit over the traffic accident.
In other words, today we have stepped away from any hint of courtroom realism to full-up sitcom court comedy. From here on out it’s Elly as the clown in the courtroom and anything goes as long as it’s funny. Fasten your seatbelts!
Isn’t the regular phrase “Objection!”? (“I object” is what they say in the cheesier courtroom dramas.)In real life, BTW, few lawyers are quick to raise objections: they don’t like the risk of getting on the judge’s bad side.
@valka – As a rehabilitated lawyer (I used to be a lawyer, but I’m okay now) I find it hard to watch tv or movie courtroom scenes. Almost none are anywhere near reality.
I’m wondering if this strip has been Americanized. Note the U.S. spelling of “honor”. Also, I thought that Canadian courts followed the British tradition of addressing judges as “My Lord”. (The tag line could then be “Oh Lordy do I object!”)
Years ago I was called to jury duty. The case before us was a young guy who had been chased by three law enforcement agencies, was caught with I forget how much pot. All this was read to the prospective jurors. I’m thinking why am I here? So I raise my hand and ask, “Is this the penalty phase”? I was dismissed as a jury member!
In Iowa a few years back, the sheriff noted some weed growing near the road. When the land owner was confronted, “Just a weed, it’s always grown there!” So, he pulled up a plant, and noted the roots were growing through the remains of a peat-pot!
Just as an aside, the proper way to address the judge in Canada is “your worship”… Still, today’s strip was side splitting funny to me, seeing Connie’s face palm response to Elly’s overblown and TV influenced outburst…
howtheduck over 5 years ago
In the Nov. 19 and 20 strips, it was clearly indicated that Elly had gotten a traffic ticket and was going to fight it in traffic court. That means the Crown (the government) would be prosecuting her. On Nov. 26, Connie said that Elly was there to contest a traffic ticket, and on Nov. 28, the court was identified as a Provincial Offences Court, which is where trials of traffic tickets are held.
In such a court, Mr. Pervrett might be a witness or a defendant contesting his own traffic ticket, but he wouldn’t be the opposing party. Pervrett v. Patterson would be a civil lawsuit over the traffic accident.
In other words, today we have stepped away from any hint of courtroom realism to full-up sitcom court comedy. From here on out it’s Elly as the clown in the courtroom and anything goes as long as it’s funny. Fasten your seatbelts!
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
I’m with Connie on this one. (Cut Mrs. Patterson some slack, Your Honour, for it’s Mrs. Patterson’s first time in a tribunal.)
Johnny Q Premium Member over 5 years ago
Isn’t the regular phrase “Objection!”? (“I object” is what they say in the cheesier courtroom dramas.)In real life, BTW, few lawyers are quick to raise objections: they don’t like the risk of getting on the judge’s bad side.
tripwire45 over 5 years ago
Actually, you can address the bench as “Judge,” too.
ajr58 over 5 years ago
@valka – As a rehabilitated lawyer (I used to be a lawyer, but I’m okay now) I find it hard to watch tv or movie courtroom scenes. Almost none are anywhere near reality.
jless over 5 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:
If this didn’t happen, it should have.
Fido (aka Felix Rex) Premium Member over 5 years ago
I’m wondering if this strip has been Americanized. Note the U.S. spelling of “honor”. Also, I thought that Canadian courts followed the British tradition of addressing judges as “My Lord”. (The tag line could then be “Oh Lordy do I object!”)
Nicki's ZoMcYo over 5 years ago
This made me laugh out loud.
Travel-Monkey over 5 years ago
Boy O boy…John is going to loose big time on this. After all is said and done, he’s going to get stuck with the bill for this folly.
Tempest over 5 years ago
Just what is John going to loosen?
DCBakerEsq over 5 years ago
Law and Order: Calgary.
mmmmary over 5 years ago
Years ago I was called to jury duty. The case before us was a young guy who had been chased by three law enforcement agencies, was caught with I forget how much pot. All this was read to the prospective jurors. I’m thinking why am I here? So I raise my hand and ask, “Is this the penalty phase”? I was dismissed as a jury member!
tuslog1964 over 5 years ago
In Iowa a few years back, the sheriff noted some weed growing near the road. When the land owner was confronted, “Just a weed, it’s always grown there!” So, he pulled up a plant, and noted the roots were growing through the remains of a peat-pot!
1JennyJenkins over 5 years ago
Just as an aside, the proper way to address the judge in Canada is “your worship”… Still, today’s strip was side splitting funny to me, seeing Connie’s face palm response to Elly’s overblown and TV influenced outburst…
kodj kodjin over 5 years ago
Anybody remember Sammy Davis, Jr.’s schtick "Here come da Judge! It was hilarious!
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
Too bad she had no means of photographing him and the vehicles to show the judge.