Another mad day in Uncle Sam

[Arumakani]

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/afp/20070919/tod-...-f62056d_1.html

 

I heard of these sort of things happening across the Atlantic, but never believed them. I can see the lightning bolts burning that lawyer to death. What do you guys reckon. Children of Uncle Samuel too?

[Crispy]

Neither God nor his/her spokespersons could be contacted for comment.

 

LOL.

 

This reads like an Onion article.

 

I should probably mention that Yahoo News's Oddly Enough section is definitely not the most accurate source around. In fact I'd be downright skeptical of anything they post unless it's confirmed by other, independent sources (which don't draw from it, or from its sources).

[demagogue]

Ah, yes. In law school we read a few of these kinds of cases.

One woman in Virginia sued Satan for mentally tormenting her, and it went to trial.

The judge's opinion was freaking classic. He made sure to cite all of Satan's aliases, quoted Dante and Milton for reference, and then went on about the nature of the charges and the Devil's role in emotionally tormenting her and generally causing misery and evil in the world ... all hilariously deadpan. You could tell he was having fun doing it.

Then he said, while there might be a cause of action, unfortunately the court is unable to find jurisdiction over the Prince of Darkness. There is no known residence of Satan in this district, or this plane of existence for that matter. Nor has Satan been properly served. In light of these facts, we dismiss the case.

Classic.

Edited September 21, 2007 by demagogue