Witness

A witness to an automobile accident was testifying. The following exchange took place between the lawyer and the witness: Lawyer: "Did you actually see the accident?" Witness: "Yes, sir." Lawyer: "How far away were you when the accident happened?" Witness: "Thirty-one feet, six and one-quarter inches." Lawyer (thinking he'd trap the witness): "Well, sir, will you tell the jury how you knew it was exactly that distance?" Witness: "Because when the accident happened I took out a tape and measured it. I knew some stupid lawyer would ask me that question."