Lord Westbury, it is said, rebuffed a barrister’s reliance…
““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)””
About This Quote
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A judge mocked a lawyer for relying on an outdated opinion, implying the lawyer should have known better.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.
Question the relevance of old sources.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- law practice
- courtroom strategy
- legal research
- professional development
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you verify the currentness of legal sources?
- When is it acceptable to rely on precedent?
Legal reliance on outdated opinions can erode credibility.