Dueling Bribes

#1 · February 11, 2000, 2:00 pm

Posted by: clean-hewmor <clean-hewmor@...>

Dueling Bribes

Taking his seat in his chambers, the judge faced the opposing lawyers.
"So," he said, "I have been presented, by both of you, with a bribe."

Both lawyers squirmed uncomfortably.

"You, attorney Leon, gave me $15,000. And you, attorney Campos, gave me
$10,000."

The judge reached into his pocket and pulled out a check.

He handed it to Leon, and stated "Now then, I'm returning $5,000, and
we're going to decide this case strictly on its merits."