Wacky Laws, Weird Decisions, and Strange Statutes by Sheryl Lindsell-Roberts, Ted LeValliant, Marcel Theroux, K. R. Hobbie, Inc. Sterling Publishing Co
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- Pub. Date: July 2004
- 288pp
- Sales Rank: 12,492
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: July 2004
- Publisher: Sterling Publishing
- Format: Hardcover, 288pp
- Sales Rank: 12,492
- ISBN-13: 9781402716706
- ISBN: 1402716702
- Edition Description: Special Value
Synopsis
There ought to be a law against making laws this wacky! But since there isn't, why not have fun with the silliest statutes, looniest lawsuits, and dumbest decisions on record?
Who ever thought a law book would be funnier than a joke book? Well it is--just take a look at these: Children under the age of seven can't attend college in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Anyone flying over Maine should remember: it's illegal there to step out of the plane while it's in the air. And why can't the chicken cross the road in Quitman, Georgia? Because it's "fowl" criminal behavior. That's just the beginning, because this collection also uncovers some of the most incredible, unbelievable lawsuits, government grants, and court verdicts. For example, the United States Navy spent $792 for a designer doormat. A psychic sued doctors because she lost her "aura" after a brain scan. Each fact is stranger than the one before!
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funny..by seekerofnewinfo
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April 14, 2009: its amazing that some of these laws & statues still exist in our legal system!(lucky 4 us most are not enforced)..its definitely an entertaining read & once u read a few u find yourself reading 10 more pages! some of the goofy things in there that were actually common law many years ago are just very comical & shows how far we've come...would recommend as an interesting read.
Great for spare timeby smhg80
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October 28, 2008: The is a great book for those who love useless knowledge. You can pick it up at any time and start any place. If you play Balderdash this book is a must have!
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