The post earlier today on a case where key facts came to light on the third day of a trial led me to ask lawyers if they had similar experiences. That sudden, and unexpected, "surprise" bit of evidence which no-one had mentioned prior to the trial. Twitter did not disappoint.
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1. Opponent telling me at 2pm that his client HAD (contrary to oppo’s pre-lunch cross-examination) paid $1000 to my witness in what witness said was unsuccessful attempt to get him to change evidence.
2. Disputed intestacy case. On day 2, client produces photo of proud deceased signing his ‘last will and testament’ in front of his family.