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January 29, 1903
The Bossier Banner
Benton, Bellevue, Bossier County, Louisiana
What is this article about?
A former judge, now a lawyer, encourages his barber to study law but discovers the barber is already practicing illegally by advising friends. When the barber seeks advice on a 'hypothetical' case, the lawyer demands a $100 fee.
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A PROFESSIONAL OPINION.
The Advice of a Lawyer to His Barber, Who Was Cutting In on His Business.
A former judge, now practicing law, became interested when told by his favorite barber that the latter wanted to study, with a view to admission to the bar, relates the Philadelphia Times. The lawyer encouraged him in every way possible, lending him books and giving him an informal lesson while being shaved each morning. Soon the barber began putting hypothetical cases to his patron, who gravely, soundly and painstakingly gave information as to correct procedure. After a time the ex-judge learned that the barber's cases were genuine--that, indeed, the fellow was acting as a cut-rate attorney for his friends, who invariably profited by following his advice. The following morning the barber opened up by putting what he described as an imaginary bit of litigation to the lather-covered lawyer, and then asked:
"Now, judge, what do you advise?"
"Let-me-see," replied the lawyer, musingly. Then:
"Why, I advise that you come see me at the office, bring me a certified check for $100 as a fee, and I'll tell you how the case should be handled."
The Advice of a Lawyer to His Barber, Who Was Cutting In on His Business.
A former judge, now practicing law, became interested when told by his favorite barber that the latter wanted to study, with a view to admission to the bar, relates the Philadelphia Times. The lawyer encouraged him in every way possible, lending him books and giving him an informal lesson while being shaved each morning. Soon the barber began putting hypothetical cases to his patron, who gravely, soundly and painstakingly gave information as to correct procedure. After a time the ex-judge learned that the barber's cases were genuine--that, indeed, the fellow was acting as a cut-rate attorney for his friends, who invariably profited by following his advice. The following morning the barber opened up by putting what he described as an imaginary bit of litigation to the lather-covered lawyer, and then asked:
"Now, judge, what do you advise?"
"Let-me-see," replied the lawyer, musingly. Then:
"Why, I advise that you come see me at the office, bring me a certified check for $100 as a fee, and I'll tell you how the case should be handled."
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Barber Impersonating Lawyer
Illegal Legal Advice
Lawyer's Retort
Hypothetical Cases
What entities or persons were involved?
Former Judge
Barber
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Former Judge
Barber
Location
Philadelphia
Story Details
A lawyer mentors his barber in law, only to discover the barber is giving real legal advice to friends as a cut-rate attorney; the lawyer turns the tables by demanding a $100 fee for advice on a presented case.