He had diligently searched the literature for precedents
which he presented to the judge in a mild but measured tone.
A reasonable man, he projected this image to the court and made
a fine presentation. No sparkle, just facts and precedents
clearly presented.
When the judge turned his attention to the respondent, Simon
Murrain stood to address the court looking more like a walking
advertisement for expensive men's wear than an attorney.
Simon oozed charm with all the proficiency of a hangman leading
the way to the gallows. Close to Al in age, Simon was of a
different bent. His argument was presented with show and words--
it worked well with juries who tended to watch him instead of what
he said. Today, there was no jury present, but his modus operandi
didn't change.
"Your honor," he commenced. "The plaintiff was given a fair hearing
under the rules of Belmont University. She was given due process.
Despite the fact that she forged many evaluation forms causing untold
harm to two young faculty persons, the university made every effort
to treat her with fairness and consideration." He continued for some
time in the same vein, constantly and consistently referring to
the plaintiff as a forger--a criminal.
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