Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 June 1894 — His Grounds for Postponement. [ARTICLE]

His Grounds for Postponement.

Perhaps the best specimen of wit that has enlivened a Hamilton County Court in many a day was that emitted like a flash from John Coffey, the

attorney, who has been guilty of a good many things that had disturbed the serenity of beneh and bar. Mr. Coffey was counsel in a case which had already been postponed some two or three times at his request It was before Judge Outcalt. Again Mr. Coffey asked for postponement The court reminded him that it had already been postponed several times at his request. “Have you good grounds for wishing another postponement?” “Yes. sir, I have,” replied Coffey. “What are they?” asked the court “Coffey grounds, your honor.” “Coffee grounds,” repeated the judge. “Yes, sir," said John. Then the Judge got on his dignity and reminded the lawyer that he was trifling with the court “Your honor,” said Mr. Coffey, “there was a small addition to my family last night and I submit, your honor, that that is good grounds for asking for a postponement” Did John get his postponement? Well, rather. And Judge Outcalt nearly fell from the bench. “Coffey grounds!” Cincinnati Times Star.