He's Gotta Do It....Everybody Else Does
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 by mrs_starkers | Discussion: WinCustomize Talk
A pet cat has been ordered to report for jury duty, despite being "unable to speak and understand English".
If the matter was not resolved, Sal the cat would have to report to Suffolk Superior Crown Court in Boston, United States, on March 23.
Owner Anna Esposito said she had told authorities that Sal could not speak or understand English. The cat's vet had even written a letter explaining that Sal was a "domestic short-haired neutered feline".
"Sal is a member of the family so I listed him on the last census form under pets, but there has clearly been a mix-up," Mrs Esposito said.
"When they ask him guilty or not guilty? What's he supposed to say - meow?"
Mrs Esposito said Sal was not suitable for jury duty because he could not understand English, one of the 10 statutory disqualifications preventing people from serving.
Her husband, Guy, said the summons for juror service was a surprise.
"I said, 'Sal, what's this?' I was shocked," Mr Esposito said.
"He likes to sit on my knee and watch crime shows with me but even so he's still under-qualified for jury duty if you ask me."
It is understood that Sal was inadvertently included on the juror list when paperwork was misread at the last census.
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Reply #22 Monday, February 7, 2011 10:41 PM
The cat informs me that he would like to sit on the jury if the Julian Assange sex trial goes ahead in Sweden.
Apart from hearing all the smut and juicy details, he also want to meet a man who REALLY knows how to take a LEAK.
Reply #23 Monday, February 7, 2011 10:55 PM
what'd happen if he wasn't feline like it... 
Reply #25 Monday, February 7, 2011 11:11 PM
Then he's likely to be charged for loitering around the urinal without intent. 
Reply #27 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:05 AM
Given his vast experience as a juror, not to mention his extensive knowledge of the law, Sal the cat advises that he would now like to apply for a position on the Bench in the Supreme Court.
Reply #28 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 5:05 AM
Hey Mrs Starkers...
Thanks for putting this one up... I just love it and got a real good laugh out of it! I have three cats. The one pictured for my avatar is Valentine. He is a male Bombay. The other two are Foofy.. she is a female American Shorthair... same breed as Sal only she is the black and white version. They also come in blue and white. Little Man is a mix between the Norwegian Forest Cat and the Maine Coon. Also black and white. Dave... I agree with you on everything you said. Cats are just like that about how they just do whatever they want anyway... remember whatever is relevant "to them" and then just get tired and leave. They are very smart though... they always seem to know when they are going to the vet!!!! Lol.
The Cats Meow Mix =^..^= 
Reply #29 Wednesday, February 9, 2011 7:34 AM
Sometimes you just gotta wonder who is the master, you or the cat. I vote for the cat.
Reply #30 Thursday, February 10, 2011 7:50 AM
that's ok I am glad you got a laugh, it was funny 
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Reply #21 Friday, January 21, 2011 8:36 AM
Yup, I can see it now, this cat is gonna use its celebrity status to lobby the Bar Association and the League of Judges to have more cats serve as jurors.
And it's not necessarily a bad thing, for cats to have greater representation in the courts system and the working of justice. I mean, they're gonna have a nose for something fishy... and if the triad or the mafia send a warning with a dead rat, its just gonna think "meals on wheels" and just get on with it.
Nah, I say go for it. In fact, why not a few British Bulldogs here and there as court security?