May 6th, 2003
The Top 9 Ways Star Wars Would Be
Different If the Characters Were Lawyers
Different If the Characters Were Lawyers
9> Obi-Wan Kenobi: Different atmosphere in the movie wh
his spirit calls out “Use the Precedent, Luke.”
8> Darth Vader: “Luke, I’m your non-possessory conservator.”
7> Han Solo: “Let the Wookiee win and we won’t sue you for breach of contract.”
6> Boba Fett: Not much change, really. Still only chases after money, leaving ethics in his wake as he does whatever is in his means to bring down his quarry.
5> Obi Wan Kenobi: “Assuming arguendo that these are the droids you’re looking for, do you have a warrant?”
4> Lando Calrissian: Darth Vader sues for breach of contract when he puts Han Solo in carbonite.
3> Bobba Fett: Instead of hunting people for money… let me try that again… instead of being heartless, cold and… can I get back to you?
2> Darth Vader: Disqualifying a potential juror generally involves notifying someone’s next of kin.
and the Number 1 Way Star Wars Would Be Different If the
Characters Were Lawyers…
Characters Were Lawyers…
1> Grand Moff Tarkin: Would have blown Alderaan up only after consulting his JAG office, following the standard Imp
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Credits:
Selected from 38 submissions from 7 contributors.
Today’s Top 5 List authors are:
BT Cesul, Troy, OH — 1 (11th #1)
Bill Wickart, Hillsboro, OR — 2
Rabbi Crut, Bowling Green, OH — 3, 4, Topic
Slick Sharkey, Miami, FL — 5
Nick Ortiz, Somerville, MA — 6, 9
Mark Weiss, Austin, TX — 7, 8
Geoff Brown, Ann Arbor, MI — Top5 Law Chief Justice