Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 48, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1894 — Better Lawyer than Judge. [ARTICLE]

Better Lawyer than Judge.

CMca?-! Post. If a story told by Richard Prend ergast is true he must be a better lawyer than he is judge. He took a case on one occasion, so the tale runs, that promised well except for one thin it- There was a precedent that was directly against him. ‘•That other case will surely be brought up,” said the client. ‘'Never mind,” replied the exjudge. “I can get around that. It’s a fool decision. Who rendered it?” “You did.” “I did?” “Yes; when you were on thr bench.” “Well, that doesn’t make any difference,” returned the lawyer calmly. “I can beat it anyway.” And he did. He went into the County Court and showed that thf previous decision was not according to law and could not be held to establish a precedent. He was sue cessful In practically overruling his own decision and won the case. Nearls sixteen hundred women were arrested for violation of tin law in Louisville during the last year. Upwards of two thirds of tin number were colored.