A witness to an automobile accident was testifying. The following exchange took place between the lawyer and the witness:©OFFICEJOKES.NET

The lawyer: "Did you actually see the accident?"©OFFICEJOKES.NET

The witness: "Yes, sir."©OFFICEJOKES.NET

The lawyer: "How far away were you when the accident happened?"©OFFICEJOKES.NET

The witness: "Thirty-one feet, six and one quarter inches."©OFFICEJOKES.NET

The lawyer (thinking he'd trap the witness): "Well, sir, will you tell the jury how you knew it was exactly that distance?"©OFFICEJOKES.NET

The witness: "Because when the accident happened I took out a tape and measured it. I knew some stupid lawyer would ask me that question."