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Boston1954 01-14-2010 09:04 PM

In Boston, Massachusetts there is a cat named Sal Esposito. This cat recently got a notice of jury duty. The owners called the courthouse to tell them that Sal is not a human, but they were told that is no excuse. He has to show up for jury duty. I would love to see the look on the judge's face.

People are just plain idiotic when it comes to rules and regulations.

butterflywing 01-14-2010 09:16 PM

he's innocent!

sewnsewer2 01-14-2010 09:17 PM

Oh geeze!

bj 01-14-2010 10:34 PM

He'll probably get picked.

Margie 01-14-2010 10:36 PM


Originally Posted by bj
He'll probably get picked.

BJ that has me laughing

Margie

Honey 01-14-2010 10:37 PM

With some of the jurers that I have seen, I'm sure Sal would do a better job.

amma 01-15-2010 02:10 AM


Originally Posted by Margie

Originally Posted by bj
He'll probably get picked.

BJ that has me laughing

Margie

LMBO :thumbup:

Patchwork Pam 01-15-2010 04:24 AM

Left paw on the Bible, raise your right paw and say "I sollomly (sp.?) swear to........................... :twisted: :twisted:

Elisabrat 01-15-2010 04:45 AM

I hope there is a lunch voucher for tuna included.. hey, maybe he signed up.. $5 a day for watching idiots yab? lots of tuna in that $5.. I think the cat did it.

beachlady 01-15-2010 05:16 AM

Too funny!

redkimba 01-15-2010 06:26 AM

I think it's funny that the courthouse has acknowledged that it's a cat, but won't excuse it from jury duty.

She should bring the kitty to jury call & alert the media on her way there.

montanaquilter 01-15-2010 06:47 AM

i agree that'd be funny! i know it'd make the news. it'd also be hilarious if the cat actually got picked. would love to see their faces when she brings the cat in to the courtroom!

MNQuilter 01-15-2010 06:49 AM

This made the news in MN as well. I work for the court system and still have to shake my head about this!

feline fanatic 01-15-2010 07:36 AM

Whatever has happened to common sense? Behold our tax $$ hard at work!
It also makes me wonder how Mass pulls jury duty?? In NY the jury pool is pulled from DMV, Tax rolls and recipeients of public assistance or unemployment. What the heck does Mass use to get a cat on the list??

Mousie 01-15-2010 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by Honey
With some of the jurers that I have seen, I'm sure Sal would do a better job.

Honey, you read my mind! (that's quite a feat:mrgreen: ):wink:

Mousie 01-15-2010 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by Patchwork Pam
Left paw on the Bible, raise your right paw and say "I sollomly (sp.?) swear to........................... :twisted: :twisted:

um, that's, "I solemnly meow to...:lol:" :wink:

Lilaciris 01-15-2010 08:39 AM


Originally Posted by redkimba
I think it's funny that the courthouse has acknowledged that it's a cat, but won't excuse it from jury duty.

She should bring the kitty to jury call & alert the media on her way there.

I totally agree!!!!!!

They need to take the cat that day, after they call the media to alert them

Boston1954 01-15-2010 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by feline fanatic
Whatever has happened to common sense? Behold our tax $$ hard at work!
It also makes me wonder how Mass pulls jury duty?? In NY the jury pool is pulled from DMV, Tax rolls and recipeients of public assistance or unemployment. What the heck does Mass use to get a cat on the list??


I believe it is supposed to be from voter registration, which leaves me still shaking my head.

nativetexan 01-15-2010 12:53 PM

How bout the baby on the airline watch list- since he was 2 months old. he's now 8 yrs old and still frisked!!!! odd but true.

MadQuilter 01-15-2010 12:56 PM

Yes, they showed that on our news too. I wonder if they supply a litter box. lol

On the upside, he could get into a lot of trouble before he uses up his nine lives.

joeyoz 01-15-2010 01:16 PM

I would show up with the cat and the letter just to show them how stupid they are. LMBO!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

MadQuilter 01-15-2010 01:19 PM

Would Sal have to undergo a cat scan before he's let in the courtroom?

Honey 01-15-2010 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by MadQuilter
Would Sal have to undergo a cat scan before he's let in the courtroom?

OMG :!: :!: That was really bad :!: :!: But I love it. Sounds exactly like my sister :lol:

Oklahoma Suzie 01-15-2010 03:18 PM


Originally Posted by Elisabrat
I hope there is a lunch voucher for tuna included.. hey, maybe he signed up.. $5 a day for watching idiots yab? lots of tuna in that $5.. I think the cat did it.

lol too funny

feline fanatic 01-15-2010 03:24 PM


Originally Posted by Boston1954
I believe it is supposed to be from voter registration, which leaves me still shaking my head.

Maybe ACORN was working in the area "registering" voters.

:shock: :lol:

littlehud 01-15-2010 09:48 PM

I saw that too. I wonder if he made it on the jury. :lol: :lol: :lol:

tigger5464 01-15-2010 09:54 PM

LOL how funny....would love to see peoples expressions when they try to take the cat into the court house.... Umm...the cat was picked for jury duty. Animals aren't allowed in the court house. Ok...You explain why this cat didn't show up to jury duty then.... HAHAHAHA.... to be a fly on the wall then... can't you just hear that conversation???

maryb119 01-16-2010 03:21 PM

At the end of a trial, when the judge says to the jury...."What says the jury" and the cat says "Meow", the press would have a field day with that verdict!

mar32428 01-16-2010 03:47 PM

Thank you. This week has been a bummer but your story about the cat had me laughing till I had tears.

pfsnyder 01-17-2010 03:08 PM

to be judged by a jury of your peers has always been a scary thought to me

Honey 01-17-2010 03:13 PM


Originally Posted by pfsnyder
to be judged by a jury of your peers has always been a scary thought to me

I don't think it would be so bad. A jury of my peers would be 50 something women who are wives, mothers, grandmothers and quilters. They would know exactly what motavated me to do what I did :lol:

ghostrider 01-17-2010 04:40 PM

Obviously the defendant's attorney will not accept Sol as an unbiased juror. He knows his client is a dog!

Alu_Rathbone 01-18-2010 02:58 AM

I would love to be a fly on that wall! Just to see the judges face when a woman comes in with a cat carrier.

Boston1954 01-18-2010 04:01 PM

Many years ago, a jewelry company in Providence, Rhode Island sent out credit cards to people at random. One was three year old girl.

I just wonder about about these places sometimes.

Alu_Rathbone 01-18-2010 04:05 PM

A friend of mine's dog recieved a subscription to Playboy. She immediately contacted them and they stopped the subscription, but the one they sent she kept. She has a photo of it too!


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