The Archive · 1938

Court Jesters

Constante at Highgate: When I told defendant he had exceeded the speed limit he said, "Well, I am taking my mother-in-law home."

Solicitor: I think it was a bright, sunny day? Witness; Now I come to think of it the sun was in the sky.

Man summoned for driving a heavy lorry at more than 20 m.p.h: It was force of habit. I thought I was driving my old Baby Austin.

Defendant: I don't work overtime for money, but just to please my employer.

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