Posted by Ben on February 08, 2002 at 19:58:31:
In Reply to: Re: A Heartfelt Suggestion for Dr. H. posted by Bob the Bartender on February 08, 2002 at 14:50:51:
How thoughtful of you to send a client referral my way, Bob the B!
I see two concerns here. First, Barnabas would need to appear at the trial, so that he can show the jury the results of Dr. H's alleged malpractice. Unfortunately, unless the trial is held at night (most trials are not), Barnabas could not attend.
Second, there is the possibility that Barnabas could appear via a videotaped evidence deposition, wherein his testimony could be recorded in advance of the trial and simply shown to the jury on a video monitor. Although technically possible, having Barnabas appear only on videotape and not in open court would start jurors wondering whether he is all that interested in his case -- that is, if a videocam could capture his reflected image any better than a mirror ...
Ben
(bracing myself to be strangled by Barnabas when I break this news to him)