character witness

[Texas Aggie]

what would you have told her

If it had been me or a client, I'd (or my client would) tell her that I (he) don't (didn't) recall it and do not notice me (him) for a deposition or testimony.

While there's probably some legal protection for a witness (depending on your state law), this isn't an issue that calls out for something like what happened to be brought out in the open in a divorce case. If you witnessed him harming his child and children are at the heart of the matter, then maybe you do it then. Anyway, most people would blow off any non-physical harassment of an official. Your testimony would mean absolutely nothing.

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

If it had been me or a client, I'd (or my client would) tell her that I (he) don't (didn't) recall it and do not notice me (him) for a deposition or testimony.

While there's probably some legal protection for a witness (depending on your state law), this isn't an issue that calls out for something like what happened to be brought out in the open in a divorce case. If you witnessed him harming his child and children are at the heart of the matter, then maybe you do it then. Anyway, most people would blow off any non-physical harassment of an official. Your testimony would mean absolutely nothing.

Don't be so sure. Sometimes character witnesses carry quite a bit of weight in deciding who gets the kids and how much the nice judge decides to award the "winning" spouse attorney fees because the judge like their case better. Trust me...my character witnesses made me look too good and I had to pay the equivalent of about 25 game fees in my ex's attorney fees.

[Brad]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Tonight I got a call from the guy's wife. It seems that they are in the midst of divorce proceedings and have accusations against each other about less than perfect behavior. She wanted to know if I would mind testifying about the above incident as an example of her husband's true character, more or less.

She's obviously into you.

[Mregor]

Originally Posted by just another ref

Anybody ever seen anything like this, and what would you have told her?

Depends, is she hot?

[Mark Padgett]

Originally Posted by Mregor

Depends, is she hot?

You decide.

[grunewar]

Originally Posted by Mark Padgett

You decide.

One vote yes!

[icallfouls]

A few years back, we had a college coach get fired. Out of the blue I get a call from the coach asking for a reference so that he could get some HS gig.

After some internal debate, I decided to write one for them. I kept it to the facts that I was aware of, stuff like how I was treated and some exchanges that we had.

About a year later, I get a call from this attorney, asking me a few questions and if I would be willing to be a character witness for the coach's wrongful termination suit. Turns out, my letter was to be used as part of the coach's attempt to beef up their character and fortify the wrongful termination suit.

I told the lawyer that if I was called to testify that I would be sure to let everyone know that I was lied to in regard to the purpose of obtaining a favorable letter. Not that I said anything in it, other than the coach was always professional with me, and that the players seemed to have been treated in a custom found in sports.

I had put my faith in the tenant that people are basically good. I was disappointed about being lied to, but the balance of life worked out and the lawsuit was dismissed.....for numerous reasons.

[26 Year Gap]

Originally Posted by icallfouls

A few years back, we had a college coach get fired. Out of the blue I get a call from the coach asking for a reference so that he could get some HS gig.

After some internal debate, I decided to write one for them. I kept it to the facts that I was aware of, stuff like how I was treated and some exchanges that we had.

About a year later, I get a call from this attorney, asking me a few questions and if I would be willing to be a character witness for the coach's wrongful termination suit. Turns out, my letter was to be used as part of the coach's attempt to beef up their character and fortify the wrongful termination suit.

I told the lawyer that if I was called to testify that I would be sure to let everyone know that I was lied to in regard to the purpose of obtaining a favorable letter. Not that I said anything in it, other than the coach was always professional with me, and that the players seemed to have been treated in a custom found in sports.

I had put my faith in the tenant that people are basically good. I was disappointed about being lied to, but the balance of life worked out and the lawsuit was dismissed.....for numerous reasons.

Shakespeare knew one of the attorney's ancestors I'd say.