FORKNI-L
Digest - 16 May 2007 to 17 May 2007 (#2007-51)
Thu, 17 May 2007
There are 5 messages totalling 175 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Episode Discussion: False Witness (4)
2. "New" show
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 19:14:40 -0400
From: Deborah Clarke <dmclarke@i.......>
Subject: Re: Episode Discussion: False Witness
whether anyone who chose to swear would have been asked
> to actually put their hand on it. I ask because it might be of interest to
> anyone writing fan fiction, for the sake of verisimilitude.
>
> Greer
Roughly 20 years ago my mother had to put a correction on her birth
certificate. After she gathered all the proofs and documentation that
proved that there was a mistake on the official document she was told to
go and get the information notarized. I went with her. I remember before
they notarized the documents she was asked to put her hand on the bible and
swear that the information she was giving was the truth, so help her God.
That of course was back in the days when we weren't being quite so
consciencious about different religions.
In regard to Nick. In the third season , there is a scene where Nick tops
or completes various biblical quotations. Proving he had and could read
the bible. My question is was his reaction to this bible caused by his
knowledge he was going to lie or was it because of its use a more
consecrated bible.
Debbie
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 17:51:29 -0700
From: Kristen Fife <fenix23fyre@y.......>
Subject: Re: Episode Discussion: False Witness
I did a search on Ontario testimonial procedures in
court and this is what I found:
Being a witness
As the investigator or witness, you may be called upon
to testify in court. At the beginning of the trial,
the judge or JP may ask you and the other witnesses to
leave the courtroom. Each witness will re-enter alone
when he is called to testify. Excluding witnesses in
this way allows them to testify from their own memory
without being influenced by other witnesses’
testimonies. After their testimonies, the witnesses
are allowed to attend the remainder of the trial.
Before giving evidence, witnesses must swear to tell
to truth by taking an oath on the Bible or by making
an affirmation. When asked if you promise to tell the
truth, you should answer "I do."
The lawyer who asked you to appear (usually your own
lawyer) will question you first. The lawyer for the
other side will then cross-examine you. Your lawyer
will then be allowed to redirect on issues raised in
cross-examination.
--- Margie Hammet <treeleaf@i.......> wrote:
> >Date: Tue, 15 May 2007 02:03:48 -0400
> >From: gwatson2 <gwatson2@r.......>
> >
> >I know that the U.S. has a Bill of Rights; but I
> don't know its details.
> >Doesn't it guarantee freedom of conscience?
>
>
Kristen Fife, Author
http://writersweekend.com - Spend a Passionate Weekend With Your Muse
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 20:21:10 -0700
From: "Lynn L. Sowinski" <lls761@s.......>
Subject: Re: Episode Discussion: False Witness
Here is Illinois, bibles are not used in court or in the Clerk's Office. If
you are going to be sworn in to testify and don't want to use the word "God"
there is a separate oath you can take. It is no big deal here. I wonder if
that scene was put in this ep for dramatic effect.
Lynn
Deborah Clarke <dmclarke@i.......> wrote:
whether anyone who chose to swear would have been asked
> to actually put their hand on it. I ask because it might be of interest to
> anyone writing fan fiction, for the sake of verisimilitude.
>
> Greer
Roughly 20 years ago my mother had to put a correction on her birth
certificate. After she gathered all the proofs and documentation that
proved that there was a mistake on the official document she was told to
go and get the information notarized. I went with her. I remember before
they notarized the documents she was asked to put her hand on the bible and
swear that the information she was giving was the truth, so help her God.
That of course was back in the days when we weren't being quite so
consciencious about different religions.
In regard to Nick. In the third season , there is a scene where Nick tops
or completes various biblical quotations. Proving he had and could read
the bible. My question is was his reaction to this bible caused by his
knowledge he was going to lie or was it because of its use a more
consecrated bible.
Debbie
If Dogs Don't Go To Heaven, When I Die, I Want To Go Where They Went.
Heart Attacks - God's Revenge For Eating His Animal Friends.
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Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 20:26:32 -0700
From: "Lynn L. Sowinski" <lls761@s.......>
Subject: Re: Episode Discussion: False Witness
CRUMB!!! My apologies for not deleting the post I was responding to!
If Dogs Don't Go To Heaven, When I Die, I Want To Go Where They Went.
Heart Attacks - God's Revenge For Eating His Animal Friends.
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Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 13:56:07 -0700
From: litbeing <litbeing@y.......>
Subject: "New" show
Greetings all,
The irony is not lost on me. There is a "new" show for next season.
"Moonlight"--it is about a p.i. who happens to be a vampire, oh, he is in love with a
mortal woman. Gee, does that sound familar?
Ta,
Alex
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