mrussell
At the Start
Counsel:
M'lud, I can show that my client has placed a bet, today, indeed, on a horse trained by A. Berry; I submit that my client is of an unsound mind and ask the court to absolve my client from all responsibility for any actions undertaken in the last 3 days.
His Honour:
Ah, you put forward a most compelling case there ... The court agrees and furthermore extends the ruling to cover your client's state of mind for a further 3 days after he realises what he's done.
M'lud, I can show that my client has placed a bet, today, indeed, on a horse trained by A. Berry; I submit that my client is of an unsound mind and ask the court to absolve my client from all responsibility for any actions undertaken in the last 3 days.
His Honour:
Ah, you put forward a most compelling case there ... The court agrees and furthermore extends the ruling to cover your client's state of mind for a further 3 days after he realises what he's done.