The legal world has its own way of talking and it's not just limited to letters and submissions. Spend a bit of time in a courtroom and you’ll notice the legalese creeping in. Below are a some of the phrases you may hear in court.
The solicitor with carriage
Source: Tumblr
As in 'I am not the solicitor with carriage'. Not my file, not my issue. I am on my feet because I was told to be. Sounds better than 'no idea'.
I do not have those instructions
Source: Tumblr
I was given the file about an hour ago. I am impressed I know the party names. I know very little else as I was told 'it will be easy, you won't have to answer any questions'. I am a sucker because I believed it. Please do not yell at me. Otherwise known as 'I was lied to, this is not what I was expecting'.
Please stand the matter down
Source: Tumblr
I need to do some research/take instructions/call my boss before you make your order. A smoother alternative to 'I forgot to ask'.
If the court could turn its mind back to...
Source: Reactiongifs
I think I missed something here or you missed my main point. I want to go back and make sure we are on the same page. It's another way of asking the court to give you a second chance to make a point.
I am unable to take that submission any further
Source: GQ
Yep, it's a thin argument that I figured it would give a good shot at running it on the off chance you agreed. This is instead of 'You won’t, so i'll shut up and move on to my next point'.
Enjoyed this post? Sign up for the Survive Law weekly newsletter for more.