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“Lord Westbury, it is said, rebuffed a barrister’s reliance upon an earlier opinion of his by stating, “I can only say that I am amazed that a man of my intelligence should have been guilty of giving such an opinion.” IN KING V. CENTRAL BANK, 18 CAL.3D 840, 850 (1977) (MOSK CONCURRING)” quote by Charles M. Sevilla
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““Lord Westbury, it is said, rebuffed a barrister’s reliance upon an earlier opinion of his by stating, “I can only say that I am amazed that a man of my intelligence should have been guilty of giving such an opinion.” IN KING V. CENTRAL BANK, 18 CAL.3D 840, 850 (1977) (MOSK CONCURRING)””

Charles M. Sevilla

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A judge mocked a lawyer for relying on an outdated opinion, implying the lawyer should have known better.

In simple terms: Judge ridiculed lawyer’s reliance on old opinion.

Key Takeaway

Question the relevance of old sources.

Themes

legal criticism professional competence judicial humor

Mood

skeptical wry critical

Type

legal humorous critical

When to use this quote

  • law practice
  • courtroom strategy
  • legal research
  • professional development

Key Concepts

legal precedent critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you verify the currentness of legal sources?
  • When is it acceptable to rely on precedent?
A Different Perspective

Legal reliance on outdated opinions can erode credibility.

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