Court bundle.jpg

Originally uploaded by Jolyon

A quick observation on Court practice. From a recent case I was on, though I’ve thought of this before (and forgotten to note it).

The Judge often had 3 or 4 bundles open on his desk at one time, and was frequently being referred by Counsel to one, then another, then another, then back to the first and so forth.

Stick a label in the top LH corner of the bundle so that, even when papers are turned over to that side, the Judge can see at a glance which file he’s looking at. Repeat as necessary for self, Counsel, witnesses etc. Job done.

Sorry, for the poor pic quality–it’s a compound of my rubbish drawing skills, a Post-It note and a cellphone camera. Nothing but the highest of high-tech on Re Risk!

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