F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead - Lord Quotes

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Master Of The Rolls: Really, Mr Smith, do give this court credit for some little intelligence.
Smith: That is the mistake I made in the court below, my lord

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead

Judge: I've listened to you for an hour and I'm none wiser.
Smith: None the wiser, perhaps, my lord but certainly better informed.

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead

Smith (to The Court): At the time, my client was as drunk as a judge.
Judge (interjecting): Mr. Smith, I think you'll find the phrase is 'as drunk as a lord'.
Smith: As your Lordship pleases.

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead

Judge: I have read your case, Mr Smith, and I am no wiser now than I was when I started.
Smith: Possibly not, My Lord, but far better informed.

F. E. Smith, 1st Earl of Birkenhead