The jury of eight entered the courtroom and sat down in the jury box. The plaintiff and attorneys sat down. The judge draped in his black robe was seated. The courtroom deputy sheriff was standing near his computer. The judge asked the jury, “Have you reached a verdict?”
Why was the person suing for such a small amount? Except for perhaps he felt it was for the principle of whatever it was that he was going up against an insurance company. They usually have more money than God! Why would this person even think he could win at all?
Yeah, I don't know if I would have wanted my name to be read but you did what you had to do. Out of curiosity, why did the person only ask for that small amount? Do you think that maybe he used reverse psychology and hoped that if he asked for less that he would win more?
Absolutely fascinating, Matt! I've never been called up for jury service, but a friend of mine has been TWICE. He told me that the first time he'd initially been unconvinced by a piece of evidence in the case and had therefore been responsible for holding up deliberations in the jury room. He had been worried what his fellow jurors might think of him until one of them passed him a note with just a single word on it:
I’ve been lucky enough to avoid it, but I appreciate hearing your story. I think a couple of times I rang the number and found I wasn’t needed, and a couple of other times I got a letter saying I was exempted. No idea why, but I’m not complaining. Thanks for the story Matthew. Hopefully things are warm where you are? I’ve heard that America is decidedly chilly at the moment. All the best.
Wait! You found for the insurance company??
Why was the person suing for such a small amount? Except for perhaps he felt it was for the principle of whatever it was that he was going up against an insurance company. They usually have more money than God! Why would this person even think he could win at all?
Details, details, inquiring minds want to know! 🤔
Yeah, I don't know if I would have wanted my name to be read but you did what you had to do. Out of curiosity, why did the person only ask for that small amount? Do you think that maybe he used reverse psychology and hoped that if he asked for less that he would win more?
Absolutely fascinating, Matt! I've never been called up for jury service, but a friend of mine has been TWICE. He told me that the first time he'd initially been unconvinced by a piece of evidence in the case and had therefore been responsible for holding up deliberations in the jury room. He had been worried what his fellow jurors might think of him until one of them passed him a note with just a single word on it:
'RESPECT.'
I’ve been lucky enough to avoid it, but I appreciate hearing your story. I think a couple of times I rang the number and found I wasn’t needed, and a couple of other times I got a letter saying I was exempted. No idea why, but I’m not complaining. Thanks for the story Matthew. Hopefully things are warm where you are? I’ve heard that America is decidedly chilly at the moment. All the best.