A Railway Ticket and a German Fine
An English traveler recounts a Teck duchy episode in which a third class ticket led to a six mark fine on a branch line. After a delay of five minutes the Owen station master relents and demands only one penny to settle the difference between the ticket and carriage class.
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A Quirky Tale of a Neighborly Horse Purchase
A neighbor tries to buy a troublesome horse from a curmudgeonly old woman. She accepts ten dollars, then reveals the horse is dead in the canyon. The man stands speechless as she walks away.
The Judge's Whistle
A legal reminiscence notes a dramatic courtroom moment when counsel skips calling a key witness. The judge signals the jury with a prolonged whistle and urges them to consider their verdict.
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Pig, Pig, Pig How Chief Justice Marshall Won a Debt Case
A young Job Marshall wins a debt suit in Virginia against Haskin by exploiting exemptions for a pig. The pig, kept by Haskin in his wife’s name, becomes the key asset when a constable levies on it. Marshall’s maneuver leads to the pig’s sale for 19.85 dollars, covering the claim and costs.
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Marshall
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