American Law And Disorder

The following quotations are from a book called 'Disorder in the American Courts' by Charles M. Sevilla and are things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and published by court reporters.

Attorney: What was the first thing your husband said to you that morning?
Witness: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
Attorney: And why did that upset you?
Witness: My name is Susan!
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Attorney: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
Witness: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.
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Attorney: Are you sexually active?
Witness: No, I just lie there.
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Attorney: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
Witness: Yes
Attorney: And in what way does it affect your memory?
Witness: I forget
Attorney: You forget? Can you give us an example of something you forgot?
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