Judge's Announcement

A judge enters the courtroom, strikes the gavel and says, "Before I
begin this trial, I have an announcement to make.

"The lawyer for the defense has paid me $15,000 to swing the case his
way. The lawyer for the plaintiff has paid me $10,000 to swing the
case her way.

"In order to make this a fair trial, I am returning $5,000 to the
defense."