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It just goes to show you that being late for court can hurt more than your client’s chances. A Thunder Bay judge has fined a veteran lawyer with what can be arguably described as habitual lateness.
Although disappointed with the $250 fine, he assured the court that it was not without excuse.
In the end, it just goes to show for all veteran and aspiring lawyers out there, being late can impact more than your client’s pocketbook.
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And typos might get you benchslapped.
See Nault v Evangelical Lutheran
Negligent stapling, on the other hand, can result in the judge accusing you of inflicting physical injury on all the court staff.
Come on, everyone knows you can’t be late for court. Knock on wood!