Typos – those hated little gremlins that seem to hide in our motions and briefs – until after they are filed. Then they seem to stand out as if printed in red bold face type. (Of course, there are worse things than typos in a motion -- click on photo above for larger view).
Typos were a recent topic on the Solosez listserve – the ABA’s e-mail list of solo and small firm lawyers. Here are some of the real life examples that, like watching “America’s Funniest Videos”, make us laugh and cringe at the same time.
Attorney’s Affidavit states: "The defendant has been damaged substantially and momentarily by the aforesaid conduct of the plaintiff . . . ."
Complaint which asserted that the Plaintiff was injured while in the "curse and scope of her employment."
A divorce pleading which accused the wife of an affair with her neighbor while the husband was working from "dawn until dust!"
A brief which intended to refer to "the compilation of the evidence" came back from a young secretary as "the copulation of the evidence"
An interrogatory seeking information as to: "What is your average weekly rage?"
And finally, a lawyer’s thank you note which concluded: "Thank you for sending the cookies. They were enjoyed by Al."
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