Full Version: Inukshuk Gift
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8]
15 Feb 2007
To: Barbara (RGILE) [#7] 15 Feb 2007
Barbara,
Thank you for the compliment.
As instructed, I called the court the morning of my jury duty and the case load was low so my number was never pulled. I didn't even have to go. That was a big relief to me.
From: Barbara (RGILE) [#9]
15 Feb 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8] 15 Feb 2007
Oh well, Good for you. Now all you have to do is get this lady into the store quickly.
Good luck,
Barbara
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10]
15 Feb 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#8] 16 Feb 2007
David,
A few years ago, I was called for jury duty.
When the potential jurors were assembled in the courtroom, the judge asked if anyone had a reason they couldn't serve on a jury, that would require a couple weeks of their time.
I raised my hand and was asked to stand and elaborate.
I said, "I'm a one-man band operation and would be happy to be a juror for a few days to a week, but after a couple weeks, I'd have to fold up like a cheap lawn chair!"
That drew a laugh from most of the people in the room, except for the judge, who refused to be amused.
By the way, they excused me from serving as a juror. :B
EDITED: 15 Feb 2007 by DGL
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11]
16 Feb 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#10] 16 Feb 2007
In a previous jury duty I explained that I was a one-man operation with a retail storefront and that it would place a major financial burden on me to close down for an extended period of time. The judge explained that jury duty was our civic responsibility and that everyone sacrifices in one way or another to fulfill that duty. I argued (using that term loosely) a bit longer until I was finally put in my place. :@
The plaintiff in the case I was assigned to ended up being one of my larger clients. I mentioned that fact and soon become an unattractive option as a juror.
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12]
16 Feb 2007
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#11] 16 Feb 2007
David,
I noticed that the once-popular excuses (to get out of serving) weren't working for the majority of people.
School teachers were told to call the school and inform them they'd need substitutes for the period of their duty.
If I hadn't been given a pass, I would have done my part.
Maybe the judge determined he didn't need a wise-ass on the panel. :-)
I'd actually like to serve on a jury. It would just have to be limited to a few days or a week, tops.
EDITED: 16 Feb 2007 by DGL
From: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#13]
16 Feb 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12] 16 Feb 2007
On the summons to jury duty Harv received it asked if you were self-employed.
Dee
From: UncleSteve [#14]
16 Feb 2007
To: Dee (DEENA-ONLY) [#13] 16 Feb 2007
We will see what happens in June....
From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#15]
16 Feb 2007
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#12] 16 Feb 2007
EDITED: 16 Feb 2007 by DATAKES