I say: Keep opp counsel out of your arg altogether. MT @DavidLat Calling foe "friend" in argument sounds sarcastic: http://on.wsj.com/Ucw451
I'm all in favor of civility, but calling your foe your "friend" in #SCOTUS argument sounds fake/quasi-sarcastic: http://on.wsj.com/Ucw451
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@Miz_Rosenberg You're in good company; Ted Olson holds that view too. "Friend" comes up when justices ask a lawyer to respond to adversary.
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@DavidLat still got nothing on the 19th century: "Dear rebel General, You will surrender at once! Your most obedient servant, U.S. Grant" - 1 more reply
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@DavidLat We were taught 'Learned Friend' for international moot court competitions here in US. Can't remember what word for co-counsel was.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@DavidLat In fact lawyers in#India#Pakistan and other former#British colonies use it. Even Justices say "my brother Judge"#BandofBrosThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@DavidLat Not uncommon as between advocates in UK courtsThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@DavidLat As David Verilli said, it's a#British thing. Barristers still refer to opp counsel as "my learned friend".#ProbablyworseThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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