1 00:00:35,280 --> 00:00:38,716 Myfather hated lawyers. All his life. 2 00:00:38,880 --> 00:00:44,477 He wasn't a great guy. He drank and beat up my mother, and me, too. 3 00:00:44,640 --> 00:00:49,919 You might think I became a lawyer to piss him off, but you'd be wrong. 4 00:00:50,760 --> 00:00:55,356 I'd wanted to be a lawyer since I read about civil rights lawyers of the 60's, - 5 00:00:55,520 --> 00:01:01,231 - and the amazing uses they found for the law. They did the impossible: 6 00:01:01,400 --> 00:01:03,709 They gave lawyers a good name. 7 00:01:03,880 --> 00:01:09,876 So I went to law school. It pissed my dad off, but he was pissed off anyway. 8 00:01:10,040 --> 00:01:15,114 In my first year, he got drunk and fell off a ladder made by his own company. 9 00:01:15,280 --> 00:01:19,990 He didn't know who to sue first. He died a couple of months after that. 10 00:01:22,680 --> 00:01:27,196 Some of my classmates knew they'd be going from school to top law firms, - 11 00:01:27,360 --> 00:01:30,193 - thanks mostly to family connections. 12 00:01:30,360 --> 00:01:35,070 My only connections were made in the bars I worked in to pay my tuition. 13 00:01:35,240 --> 00:01:39,791 I still had plans to shine the light of justice into every dark corner, - 14 00:01:39,960 --> 00:01:45,830 - but I needed a job, badly. There's too many lawyers in Memphis. 15 00:01:47,720 --> 00:01:50,154 This city's infested with them. 16 00:01:56,280 --> 00:01:58,236 I don't think so. 17 00:01:58,400 --> 00:02:04,794 What can be more embarrassing than admitting you work for Bruiser Stone? 18 00:02:06,920 --> 00:02:12,631 I mean, he's a lawyer, and they call him "Bruiser". That's how desperate I am. 19 00:02:14,120 --> 00:02:18,989 - Shut the door. - No, not that. Not that, either. 20 00:02:19,160 --> 00:02:25,076 Sure. Let's make it my house. 21 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:34,193 I pity the FBl technician who'll have to extract the data from that conversation. 22 00:02:34,360 --> 00:02:38,399 Live sharks in a lawyer's office. It's a joke, get it? 23 00:02:38,560 --> 00:02:44,317 - So Prince, is this the law student? - Yes. I just finished my third year. 24 00:02:44,480 --> 00:02:49,508 Couldn't you use him here? I'll vouch for him. The boy needs a job. 25 00:02:49,680 --> 00:02:53,434 He's tended bar at our clubs. 26 00:02:53,600 --> 00:02:59,630 This would be a great place for you to work, Rudy. A great place. 27 00:02:59,800 --> 00:03:05,511 You'd see what real lawyers do. It ain't exactly a salaried position. 28 00:03:05,680 --> 00:03:09,912 - It isn't? - My associates pay for themselves. 29 00:03:10,080 --> 00:03:14,392 They generate their own fees. Talk to me. 30 00:03:14,560 --> 00:03:19,634 - How exactly does that work? - You draw a thousand dollars a month. 31 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:23,349 You keep one third of the fees you generate. 32 00:03:23,520 --> 00:03:27,718 If you can't cover your draw at the end of the month, you owe me the balance. 33 00:03:27,880 --> 00:03:31,395 - Do you understand? - Sounds fair to me, Rudy. 34 00:03:31,560 --> 00:03:35,109 You'll make a lot of money. 35 00:03:36,680 --> 00:03:41,071 That's the only way I operate. And I'll get you a lot of good cases. 36 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:44,594 I have cases. 37 00:03:45,960 --> 00:03:52,229 One is a will I'm drafting for an older woman. She's worth millions. 38 00:03:52,400 --> 00:03:58,509 My other case is an insurance case. Great Benefit. You heard of them? 39 00:03:59,400 --> 00:04:04,394 - You got these clients signed? - I'm on my way to see them now. 40 00:04:04,560 --> 00:04:09,429 - I helped them before, at a workshop. - I want you to talk to Deck Shifflet. 41 00:04:09,600 --> 00:04:16,312 He used to work with the big insurance firms. He handles the big stuff here. 42 00:04:16,480 --> 00:04:17,993 Deck! 43 00:04:20,320 --> 00:04:23,756 - You got the paperwork on this stuff? - In my car. 44 00:04:27,240 --> 00:04:29,276 Hey, good-looking. 45 00:04:29,440 --> 00:04:34,355 This is Deck Shifflet. He'll get you plugged in. 46 00:04:35,200 --> 00:04:41,355 Draw up a lawsuit against Great Benefit, and put my name on it. 47 00:04:41,520 --> 00:04:44,353 - We're gonna file it today. - Thank you. 48 00:04:44,520 --> 00:04:48,354 - You're gonna learn a lot. - Rudy, I'm glad you came here. 49 00:04:49,240 --> 00:04:55,156 - You're making good choices already. - Close the door on your way out. 50 00:04:56,800 --> 00:05:00,509 If there's somebody in an office, you can't have it. 51 00:05:00,680 --> 00:05:03,956 This is the bathroom. Sorry. 52 00:05:04,120 --> 00:05:09,752 - Are you an associate here? - Sort of. Actually, I'm not a lawyer yet. 53 00:05:09,920 --> 00:05:13,196 Bruiser asks me to review the insurance cases. 54 00:05:13,360 --> 00:05:17,114 I used to work for Specific Mutual. I got sick of that, I went to law school. 55 00:05:17,280 --> 00:05:20,875 - When did you finish law school? - Five years ago. 56 00:05:21,040 --> 00:05:25,955 I'm having a little trouble with the bar exam. I sat for it six times. 57 00:05:26,120 --> 00:05:29,874 - When do you take yours? - In three weeks. It's that hard? 58 00:05:30,040 --> 00:05:33,874 Yeah. I took it a year ago, I don't think I'm gonna take it again. 59 00:05:34,040 --> 00:05:41,435 This is Bruiser's library. If you want to use the fridge, put your name on stuff. 60 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:44,637 Put that in for me. 61 00:05:44,800 --> 00:05:49,112 Daisy, I made a mess here. Pick that up, huh? 62 00:05:49,280 --> 00:05:51,953 What happens when you go to court? 63 00:05:52,120 --> 00:05:58,434 I haven't got caught. There's so many lawyers, they can't keep up with us. 64 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:04,109 - Bruiser owns all this. - Oh... nice. 65 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:07,829 You can't call it a firm, it's every man for himself. 66 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:10,070 You'll learn. 67 00:06:11,720 --> 00:06:14,792 - Are you moving? - Evicted. 68 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:19,560 Here's the policy. 69 00:06:21,480 --> 00:06:25,792 - What do you think? - This is the armpit of the industry. 70 00:06:25,960 --> 00:06:31,478 - What are their grounds for denial? - They first denied it on principle. 71 00:06:31,640 --> 00:06:39,354 Then they said that leukaemia, as a pre-existing condition, isn't covered. 72 00:06:39,520 --> 00:06:43,798 - Have all the premiums been paid? - Every one, according to Mrs Black. 73 00:06:43,960 --> 00:06:49,478 This is a typical debit insurance scam. 74 00:06:49,640 --> 00:06:52,712 The blacks call it "streetsurance". 75 00:06:52,880 --> 00:06:57,431 - So what do I do? - You sign them all up. 76 00:06:57,600 --> 00:07:01,195 - To J. Lyman Stone. - All right. 77 00:07:01,360 --> 00:07:05,319 - I'll help you on this one. - Thank you, I appreciate it. 78 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:08,677 There's nothing more thrilling than nailing an insurance company. 79 00:07:27,040 --> 00:07:32,910 Mrs Black, Rudy Baylor. I'm handling your case against Great Benefit. 80 00:07:33,080 --> 00:07:37,631 - I met you at the law workshop. - Come in. 81 00:07:39,200 --> 00:07:44,149 I'm sorry about them crazy dogs. I thought you was a Jehovah's Witness. 82 00:07:44,320 --> 00:07:46,993 - Where's Buddy? - In the car. 83 00:07:47,160 --> 00:07:51,039 - Where's he going? - Buddy isn't going nowhere. 84 00:07:51,200 --> 00:07:54,431 He ain't right in the head. War injury. Korea. 85 00:07:54,600 --> 00:08:00,232 He could walk through a metal detector buck naked, and the thing would go off. 86 00:08:00,400 --> 00:08:06,316 - He's got a plate in his head. - Oh... that's awful. 87 00:08:08,560 --> 00:08:12,189 - How's Donny Ray? - Well, good days and bad. 88 00:08:12,360 --> 00:08:16,319 "Plate in head". Maybe I can meet him later. 89 00:08:20,440 --> 00:08:25,468 Great Benefit first denied your claim last August, - 90 00:08:25,640 --> 00:08:30,270 - when Donny Ray was diagnosed. Why wait till now to consult a lawyer? 91 00:08:30,440 --> 00:08:36,629 Stupid, I guess. I just kept writing them, and they kept writing me back. 92 00:08:36,800 --> 00:08:39,598 This here's the latest one. 93 00:08:40,640 --> 00:08:44,952 "On seven prior occasions we have denied your claim in writing." 94 00:08:45,120 --> 00:08:52,037 'We now deny it for the eighth time. You must be stupid, stupid, stupid." 95 00:08:52,840 --> 00:08:55,070 "Sincerely... 96 00:08:55,240 --> 00:08:59,438 ... Everett Lufkin, vice-president of Claims." 97 00:09:01,360 --> 00:09:04,636 - I don't believe this. - You're the lawyer... 98 00:09:07,280 --> 00:09:10,272 Mom says nice things about you. 99 00:09:11,440 --> 00:09:15,558 She says you're suing those bastards over at Great Benefit. 100 00:09:15,720 --> 00:09:20,191 - Gonna make them pay, huh? - That's right. 101 00:09:21,200 --> 00:09:22,997 - Hi, Mama. - Hi, honey. 102 00:09:23,160 --> 00:09:28,109 Before we can file the claim, I need all three of you to sign this. 103 00:09:28,280 --> 00:09:32,637 - Is Daddy coming in? - Well, he said he wasn't. 104 00:09:32,800 --> 00:09:36,429 - Some days he does, some he don't. - This is a contract. 105 00:09:36,600 --> 00:09:41,435 - What's in it? - The usual. It's standard language. 106 00:09:41,600 --> 00:09:46,913 It says you hire us to represent you, and we take care of the case for you. 107 00:09:47,080 --> 00:09:53,155 We handle any expenses and get one third of any recovery. 108 00:09:53,920 --> 00:09:58,357 - It takes two pages to say all that? - Don't light that. 109 00:10:00,240 --> 00:10:03,312 No wonder I'm dying. 110 00:10:03,480 --> 00:10:08,076 - All three of us have to sign it? - Yes, ma'am. Where your name is. 111 00:10:08,240 --> 00:10:13,189 - He said he wasn't coming in. - Then take the pen and go out there. 112 00:10:13,360 --> 00:10:15,920 I guess I could... 113 00:10:22,400 --> 00:10:29,556 Buddy, you got to sign this paper, so Donny Ray can get his operation. 114 00:10:29,720 --> 00:10:35,795 Or I'll throw that damn bottle across Union Street. Now sign the damn thing! 115 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:41,993 You must think they're crazy. 116 00:10:43,160 --> 00:10:46,038 They're nice folks. 117 00:10:49,920 --> 00:10:51,717 Hey, man... 118 00:10:53,000 --> 00:10:56,072 Your nose is bleeding. 119 00:10:57,240 --> 00:11:00,152 Mrs Black! Hold your head up. 120 00:11:02,400 --> 00:11:07,076 It's okay, I got it... Put your head back. 121 00:11:08,680 --> 00:11:12,355 Oh, sweetie. You'll be all right. 122 00:11:12,520 --> 00:11:15,239 I got it. 123 00:11:17,240 --> 00:11:21,552 - I got to... - You're gonna be all right. 124 00:11:21,720 --> 00:11:25,998 - Where's the paper? - You can wait. 125 00:11:26,160 --> 00:11:29,072 - No, I want to do this now. - Okay. 126 00:11:30,280 --> 00:11:35,798 All right, you can do it. Go ahead, you're doing it. 127 00:11:46,360 --> 00:11:49,670 Ms Birdie? It's Rudy Baylor. 128 00:11:52,040 --> 00:11:54,600 Who is it? 129 00:11:54,760 --> 00:11:59,595 It's Rudy Baylor. We met at the law workshop. 130 00:11:59,760 --> 00:12:04,117 Oh, yes! Come in. 131 00:12:05,040 --> 00:12:07,873 - How are you doing today? - Fine. 132 00:12:08,040 --> 00:12:13,319 - I want to talk about your will. - I want to cut my children out. Cut, cut. 133 00:12:13,480 --> 00:12:17,871 I had trouble sleeping last night. I was worried about your estate. 134 00:12:18,040 --> 00:12:21,953 If you're not careful, the government is gonna get a big chunk of this. 135 00:12:22,120 --> 00:12:26,989 A lot of these taxes can be avoided with careful estate planning. 136 00:12:27,160 --> 00:12:32,757 All that legal gobbledegook. I suppose you want your name in the will? 137 00:12:32,920 --> 00:12:36,549 - Of course not. - Lawyers always want their names in. 138 00:12:37,720 --> 00:12:44,159 There are all kinds of lawyers. But l do need to know where the money is. 139 00:12:44,320 --> 00:12:47,835 Is it in bonds, stocks, cash? 140 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:51,231 Rudy, not so fast. 141 00:12:51,400 --> 00:12:57,748 Okay, ma'am. So we have this money, somewhere... 142 00:12:57,920 --> 00:13:00,070 Who do we leave it to? 143 00:13:00,240 --> 00:13:04,279 I want it all to go to the Reverend Kenneth Chandler. Do you know him? 144 00:13:04,440 --> 00:13:09,833 He's on television, out of Dallas. He's got curly grey hair, premature. 145 00:13:10,000 --> 00:13:15,711 He wouldn't dream of touching it up. I want him to have the money. 146 00:13:15,880 --> 00:13:19,919 - Forgive me, Ms Birdie... - What? 147 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:25,313 I just have a real problem drafting a will - 148 00:13:25,480 --> 00:13:32,909 - that's gonna cut out family and convey the bulk of the estate - 149 00:13:33,080 --> 00:13:35,913 - to a TV personality. 150 00:13:37,960 --> 00:13:42,750 - He's a man of God. - I realise that. I know. 151 00:13:42,920 --> 00:13:48,153 Is there any way we could... Do you have to give him everything? 152 00:13:49,080 --> 00:13:53,676 - Could it be 25%? - He's got a lot of overhead. 153 00:13:53,840 --> 00:13:57,230 His jet is getting old. 154 00:13:57,400 --> 00:14:04,112 Just draw it up the way I asked, and bring it back so I can review it. 155 00:14:04,280 --> 00:14:09,274 Here's the hustlers when they were still young and sweet. Cut, cut, cut. 156 00:14:14,040 --> 00:14:17,589 - You come back now. - Oh, I will. 157 00:14:17,760 --> 00:14:20,513 - Thank you. - No, thank you. 158 00:14:22,280 --> 00:14:27,673 - Is that a little apartment back there? - It used to be. Do you like my garden? 159 00:14:27,840 --> 00:14:34,837 - It's fine. Do you do the work yourself? - A boy cuts the grass once a week. 160 00:14:35,000 --> 00:14:38,993 30 dollars, can you believe it? It used to be five. 161 00:14:39,160 --> 00:14:43,790 Are you interested in renting it out? I couldn't afford much, though. 162 00:14:43,960 --> 00:14:50,638 You could have it reasonably, if you'd assist me with a few chores. 163 00:14:50,800 --> 00:14:54,395 - Perhaps a little weed-pulling. - Weed-pulling's my speciality. 164 00:14:58,360 --> 00:15:03,673 I go to hospitals all the time. Bruiser has contacts at the precinct. 165 00:15:03,840 --> 00:15:08,277 - They feed him accident reports. - Can I ask you something? 166 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:11,716 What does Bruiser expect me to do? 167 00:15:11,880 --> 00:15:17,238 You get the case, find the victims, sign them up. Put the case together. 168 00:15:17,400 --> 00:15:21,393 - So I should solicit? - What did they teach you in school? 169 00:15:21,560 --> 00:15:25,473 - Not to chase ambulances. - Learn quick, or you'll starve. 170 00:15:29,880 --> 00:15:35,193 No problem. Ask your doctor, we can admit you here. 171 00:15:35,360 --> 00:15:37,828 - Nice flowers. - Thanks. 172 00:15:38,000 --> 00:15:40,275 - William. - How you doing, Deck? 173 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:42,795 346. 174 00:15:43,680 --> 00:15:47,673 - Dr Wells. - Good morning. 175 00:15:48,480 --> 00:15:51,438 Don't act like a lawyer. 176 00:15:56,400 --> 00:15:59,039 "Do not enter." 177 00:16:02,920 --> 00:16:07,357 - How you doing, Mr McKenzie? - How are my tests? 178 00:16:09,280 --> 00:16:12,397 Gall bladder. Wrong fish. 179 00:16:12,560 --> 00:16:17,315 Mr van Landel... Good afternoon, Mr van Landel. 180 00:16:18,960 --> 00:16:23,078 Can you hear me? Hi. 181 00:16:23,240 --> 00:16:26,471 - Who are you? - Deck Shifflet, paralawyer. 182 00:16:26,640 --> 00:16:29,359 You haven't talked to any insurance companies? 183 00:16:29,520 --> 00:16:34,469 Don't, they're just out to screw you. Do you have a lawyer? 184 00:16:34,640 --> 00:16:37,916 My firm handles tons of car wrecks. 185 00:16:38,080 --> 00:16:41,914 Insurance companies are afraid of us, and we don't charge a dime. 186 00:16:42,080 --> 00:16:45,516 - Can you wait till my wife gets back? - Your wife? 187 00:16:48,680 --> 00:16:52,150 Sorry. I'm very sorry, Mr van Landel. 188 00:16:53,680 --> 00:16:58,037 - Where is your wife? - She'll be back in a little while. 189 00:16:58,200 --> 00:17:03,593 I'll have to talk to her in my office. Just sign right there. 190 00:17:03,760 --> 00:17:10,108 You only talk to your doctor. People will be offering you settlements. 191 00:17:10,280 --> 00:17:15,274 I do not want you to sign anything without me reviewing it first. 192 00:17:15,440 --> 00:17:18,591 My number is on this card. 193 00:17:18,760 --> 00:17:23,709 Rudy Baylor's number is on the back. Call that number for him anytime. 194 00:17:23,880 --> 00:17:28,556 Any questions? Good, we're gonna get you a bunch of money. 195 00:17:28,720 --> 00:17:31,871 - Let's go. - I'm real sorry. 196 00:17:32,040 --> 00:17:36,477 I'd like to be alone, please. 197 00:17:39,360 --> 00:17:42,875 And that is how it's done. Piece of cake. 198 00:17:43,040 --> 00:17:45,554 What if the guy had a lawyer? 199 00:17:45,720 --> 00:17:50,669 We came with nothing. If he'd thrown us out, what have we lost? 200 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:54,116 Dignity? A little self-respect? 201 00:17:55,640 --> 00:17:59,553 In law school, they don't teach you what you need to know. 202 00:17:59,720 --> 00:18:04,077 It's all theories and lofty notions and big, fat ethics books. 203 00:18:04,240 --> 00:18:08,677 - What's wrong with ethics? - Nothing, I guess. 204 00:18:08,840 --> 00:18:15,279 You should fight for your client, refrain from stealing money, and try not to lie. 205 00:18:15,440 --> 00:18:18,750 - That was blatant ambulance chasing. - Who cares? 206 00:18:18,920 --> 00:18:25,632 There's a lot of competition. What they don't teach in school can get you hurt. 207 00:18:26,760 --> 00:18:31,959 How do you know when a lawyer is lying? His lips are moving. 208 00:18:32,120 --> 00:18:36,079 What's the difference between a hooker and a lawyer? 209 00:18:36,240 --> 00:18:39,755 A hooker will stop screwing you after you're dead. 210 00:18:41,480 --> 00:18:45,758 Lawyers love lawyer jokes. They're even sort of proud of them. 211 00:18:45,920 --> 00:18:48,388 Why do you suppose that is? 212 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:58,277 What the hell are you doing? 213 00:18:58,480 --> 00:19:01,153 I'm studying. 214 00:19:02,200 --> 00:19:05,636 - You study on your own time. - I know... 215 00:19:05,800 --> 00:19:10,396 But the bar exam is next week. I'm scared. 216 00:19:10,560 --> 00:19:15,918 You want to study? Run over to the hospital and study with Deck. 217 00:19:17,680 --> 00:19:22,834 - I'm not gonna study with Deck. - I got a police report here. 218 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:27,675 - Do we represent her? Is she here? - Not yet. 219 00:19:27,840 --> 00:19:33,233 Go to the hospital and check it out. Maybe you can sign her up. 220 00:20:21,640 --> 00:20:24,200 Here you go. 221 00:20:26,600 --> 00:20:32,072 Now, where did this all come from? You have to tell me where it came from. 222 00:20:32,240 --> 00:20:36,472 I know what's going on the second I lay eyes on them. Like I'm ten. 223 00:20:36,640 --> 00:20:41,111 My father crying in the bedroom, my mother with blood all over her face, - 224 00:20:41,280 --> 00:20:44,636 - telling me Dad's sorry, he won't do it again. 225 00:20:46,040 --> 00:20:48,918 Just tell me yes! 226 00:20:49,880 --> 00:20:54,351 Why are you doing this to me? It's always the same with you. 227 00:20:55,240 --> 00:20:58,630 You make me so crazy. 228 00:21:01,400 --> 00:21:04,710 Kelly Riker was admitted three days ago, - 229 00:21:04,880 --> 00:21:08,714 - at midnight, I might add, with assorted injuries. 230 00:21:09,960 --> 00:21:15,080 The cops found her on the sofa, beat to hell, wrapped in a blanket, naked. 231 00:21:15,240 --> 00:21:21,839 Cliff Riker, her spouse, was intoxicated and highly agitated. 232 00:21:22,000 --> 00:21:25,993 He wanted to dish out to the cops what he was giving his wife, - 233 00:21:26,160 --> 00:21:30,199 - which was, by the way, a severe beating with a baseball bat. 234 00:21:30,360 --> 00:21:33,432 Evidently his weapon of choice. 235 00:21:34,880 --> 00:21:40,591 - Let's talk about Ms Birdie's millions. - No, I want to talk about Cliff. 236 00:21:40,760 --> 00:21:45,629 - What happened to Cliff? - His family bailed him out. 237 00:21:45,800 --> 00:21:49,156 He's due in court in a week. Nothing will happen. 238 00:21:51,120 --> 00:21:56,990 Colleen Janice Birdsong's late second husband left her a couple million. 239 00:21:58,080 --> 00:22:01,072 But lawyers, bad trust department investments - 240 00:22:01,240 --> 00:22:06,837 - and the lRS devoured the estate, except for $40,000, - 241 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:12,074 - which Ms Birdie probably tucked in her mattress. 242 00:22:13,000 --> 00:22:15,275 Sorry. 243 00:22:36,400 --> 00:22:41,713 - Good morning. Isn't it a lovely day? - Yeah, it's beautiful. 244 00:22:42,680 --> 00:22:47,470 Oh, here's my mulch! That's right, there. 245 00:22:47,640 --> 00:22:52,589 Stop it! Put it right there. My yard boy will get it. 246 00:22:52,760 --> 00:22:57,993 Right down there. Isn't that a fine bunch of mulch? 247 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:28,278 Excuse me. I'm not one to meddle, but... 248 00:23:29,280 --> 00:23:31,919 Are you all right? 249 00:23:33,280 --> 00:23:36,078 Are you in pain? 250 00:23:36,240 --> 00:23:38,515 No, but thanks. 251 00:23:39,480 --> 00:23:46,113 I'm up here studying for the bar exam, so if you need anything, holler. 252 00:23:46,280 --> 00:23:50,273 Anything, all right? I'll get it for you. 253 00:23:54,560 --> 00:23:59,793 - My name is Rudy Baylor. - Kelly Riker. Nice to meet you. 254 00:23:59,960 --> 00:24:04,397 Why don't you sit down? Go ahead, take a seat. 255 00:24:10,720 --> 00:24:14,076 What school do you go to? 256 00:24:14,240 --> 00:24:19,189 I went to Austin Peay, then to law school at Memphis State. 257 00:24:21,800 --> 00:24:25,509 I always wanted to go to college, - 258 00:24:25,680 --> 00:24:29,229 - but it didn't work out. 259 00:24:29,400 --> 00:24:32,870 I always thought I'd go, but it didn't work out. 260 00:24:33,040 --> 00:24:38,558 - What kind of lawyer will you be? - I enjoy trial work. 261 00:24:40,200 --> 00:24:43,510 I'd like to spend my days in a courtroom. 262 00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:52,755 - Defending criminals? - Maybe. They're entitled to a defence. 263 00:24:52,920 --> 00:24:56,799 - They have a right to their day in court. - Murderers? 264 00:24:59,720 --> 00:25:03,190 Most murderers can't afford a private lawyer. 265 00:25:05,800 --> 00:25:10,396 Rapists and child molesters? 266 00:25:12,440 --> 00:25:13,759 No. 267 00:25:13,920 --> 00:25:17,708 Men who beat their wives? 268 00:25:28,840 --> 00:25:33,595 Criminal work is a rare speciality. I'll probably be doing more... 269 00:25:34,520 --> 00:25:36,636 ... civil litigation. 270 00:25:37,560 --> 00:25:40,836 - Lawsuits and stuff? - Right. 271 00:25:44,920 --> 00:25:46,911 Excuse me. 272 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:59,916 - Rudy Baylor. - It's me. How's the fishing going? 273 00:26:00,800 --> 00:26:06,636 - I'm talking to the prospect now. - You better sign her up. 274 00:26:07,920 --> 00:26:11,993 - Can you hear me? - I enjoyed meeting you. 275 00:26:12,160 --> 00:26:14,151 Thanks for the company. 276 00:26:14,320 --> 00:26:18,791 - Tomorrow night? - Maybe. 277 00:26:33,240 --> 00:26:38,473 Time is up. Pass your test booklets to your right so we may gather them up. 278 00:26:39,120 --> 00:26:42,476 In my first year of law school, everybody loved everybody else. 279 00:26:42,640 --> 00:26:46,792 We were studying the law, and the law was a noble thing. 280 00:26:46,960 --> 00:26:51,317 By my third year, you were lucky if you weren't murdered in your sleep. 281 00:26:51,480 --> 00:26:56,156 People stole exams, hid research from the library and lied to the professors. 282 00:27:00,080 --> 00:27:03,152 Such is the nature of the profession. 283 00:27:08,240 --> 00:27:12,313 Half an hour ago, her husband threw a bowl of soup at her, - 284 00:27:12,480 --> 00:27:17,190 - because she won't get it through her head how much he loves her. 285 00:27:18,240 --> 00:27:22,995 Pregnant at 18, married. A miscarriage, probably because he beat her up. 286 00:27:23,160 --> 00:27:27,392 - And still, she can't leave him. - You're gonna have to help me. 287 00:27:27,560 --> 00:27:33,430 Everything tells me she's a loser. Scarred, broken, maybe dangerous. 288 00:27:33,600 --> 00:27:40,631 But I've never seen anyone like her, and all I want to do is protect her. 289 00:28:01,720 --> 00:28:05,076 Visiting hours are over. 290 00:28:24,640 --> 00:28:28,349 - So... - He should be shot. 291 00:28:29,840 --> 00:28:35,233 Any man who beats his wife with an aluminium bat needs to be shot. 292 00:28:35,400 --> 00:28:41,748 - How did you find out? - Police reports, ambulance reports... 293 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:46,994 How long will you wait until he decides to hit you on the head with his bat? 294 00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:51,438 That would be it. A couple of good shots to the skull... 295 00:28:51,600 --> 00:28:55,070 Don't tell me how it feels. 296 00:29:00,440 --> 00:29:03,637 Look at me, Kelly. Can I ask you something? 297 00:29:07,440 --> 00:29:10,273 Do you have a father or a brother? 298 00:29:12,320 --> 00:29:14,754 Why? 299 00:29:14,920 --> 00:29:20,836 If my daughter got beat the way your husband beats you, I'd break his neck. 300 00:29:22,160 --> 00:29:24,754 No big brother? 301 00:29:26,160 --> 00:29:28,116 No... 302 00:29:30,320 --> 00:29:33,278 No one to take care of me. 303 00:29:37,920 --> 00:29:43,836 I'll try to help you any way I can, but you have to file for divorce. 304 00:29:46,320 --> 00:29:49,153 Now, while you're in hospital. 305 00:29:50,040 --> 00:29:53,396 It'll sail through. What better proof is there than that? 306 00:29:55,360 --> 00:29:58,477 I can't file for divorce. 307 00:29:58,640 --> 00:30:02,792 - Why not? - Because he'll kill me. 308 00:30:04,560 --> 00:30:07,313 He tells me so all the time. 309 00:30:10,360 --> 00:30:16,595 - That's not gonna happen. - Could you put a pillow under my foot? 310 00:30:16,760 --> 00:30:19,593 There's one over there. 311 00:30:27,600 --> 00:30:29,352 Here. 312 00:30:31,520 --> 00:30:34,910 - Is that okay? - Yeah. 313 00:30:35,080 --> 00:30:38,356 Could you pass me my gown, too? 314 00:30:39,680 --> 00:30:41,477 Thanks. 315 00:30:41,640 --> 00:30:45,394 - You need some help putting it on? - No, just turn around. 316 00:31:06,320 --> 00:31:08,629 - Hey. - Who are you? 317 00:31:08,800 --> 00:31:12,873 - I live here. Who the hell are you? - I'm Delbert's wife. 318 00:31:13,040 --> 00:31:17,909 - Who? How did you get in here? - Birdie gave me the key. 319 00:31:18,080 --> 00:31:22,278 I live here. You have no right to be in here. 320 00:31:22,440 --> 00:31:26,592 Get a grip. Birdie wants to see you. 321 00:31:34,120 --> 00:31:37,556 - What is this? - You must be the lawyer. 322 00:31:37,720 --> 00:31:40,917 - I'm Rudy Baylor. - I'm Delbert, Birdie's youngest. 323 00:31:41,080 --> 00:31:44,516 He yelled at me and told me to get out. 324 00:31:44,680 --> 00:31:47,399 - Is that so? - Damn right. 325 00:31:47,560 --> 00:31:50,836 I don't want neither one of you going through my stuff. 326 00:31:51,000 --> 00:31:54,913 I come to see Mama and she's got a stinking lawyer living with her. 327 00:31:55,120 --> 00:31:59,716 - You been messing with Mama's will? - She's your mama, ask her. 328 00:32:02,200 --> 00:32:07,354 - She won't say a word. - Then neither can l. 329 00:32:07,520 --> 00:32:10,512 That's a lawyer-client privilege. 330 00:32:15,360 --> 00:32:18,352 But I'll tell you what... 331 00:32:19,760 --> 00:32:24,072 I made a couple phone calls, verified some accounts... 332 00:32:24,240 --> 00:32:28,756 Your mama's second husband left her an enormous fortune. 333 00:32:28,920 --> 00:32:32,230 - How big? - Big. 334 00:32:34,160 --> 00:32:37,596 I hope you're not meddling, boy. 335 00:32:37,760 --> 00:32:44,154 Mama, wouldn't you just love to come and visit us in Florida for a while? 336 00:32:44,320 --> 00:32:47,278 Mama, come in and get some cake. 337 00:32:47,440 --> 00:32:52,230 We ain't but 1 80 miles away from Disneyworld. 338 00:33:17,440 --> 00:33:22,275 - How you feeling, Donny Ray? - Great. Don't I look fantastic? 339 00:33:22,440 --> 00:33:26,274 - You feel up to this? - Yeah, let's go already. 340 00:33:28,520 --> 00:33:32,399 A lawyer isn't supposed to become personally involved with a client. 341 00:33:32,560 --> 00:33:37,429 But there's all kinds of lawyers... and all kinds of clients, too. 342 00:33:51,120 --> 00:33:53,759 You okay, baby? 343 00:34:08,480 --> 00:34:11,950 Can I get you guys anything else? 344 00:34:12,120 --> 00:34:16,193 - You want something? - I'll have a shot of Jack Daniels. 345 00:34:18,840 --> 00:34:21,957 What's it gonna do, kill me? 346 00:34:24,320 --> 00:34:29,678 - This is my friend Donny Ray. - I'm so glad to have you here. 347 00:34:33,720 --> 00:34:38,316 You just come right over here and sit down. Have a rest. 348 00:34:39,920 --> 00:34:43,833 You have me all blocked off here. 349 00:34:55,920 --> 00:35:01,233 - Ms Birdie, my back's killing me. - I almost forgot, this came for you. 350 00:35:06,160 --> 00:35:10,676 - Oh, my God! - lsn't it exciting? 351 00:35:10,840 --> 00:35:12,990 - I'm so proud of you. - I passed the bar. 352 00:35:16,120 --> 00:35:19,999 Here's to Rudy. Congratulations on passing the bar. 353 00:35:20,760 --> 00:35:24,355 - What the hell is that? - lced tea. 354 00:35:26,720 --> 00:35:30,110 You did good work. I got a cheque today from the van Landel settlement. 355 00:35:30,280 --> 00:35:34,193 I'm giving you a bonus. $5,500 each. 356 00:35:34,360 --> 00:35:37,796 - Thank you. - Sign up some more cases. 357 00:35:41,080 --> 00:35:45,949 Are we gonna be ready for tomorrow morning? Nine o'clock? 358 00:35:48,960 --> 00:35:52,714 We're gonna argue Great Benefit's motion to dismiss. 359 00:35:53,720 --> 00:35:55,836 I think we're ready. 360 00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:59,515 Deck and I have been going over it. I think we're ready. 361 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:05,710 I hope so, because I might have you handle some of that argument, Rudy. 362 00:36:08,800 --> 00:36:13,396 It would be awfully embarrassing if we lose this case on a dismissal. 363 00:36:13,560 --> 00:36:15,551 Boss? 364 00:36:15,720 --> 00:36:19,872 I got to go. The food's on me. 365 00:36:20,760 --> 00:36:24,912 - Enjoy your meat. - Thanks, Bruiser. Appreciate it. 366 00:36:31,360 --> 00:36:34,830 Something's about to go down. 367 00:36:35,000 --> 00:36:38,151 He never split money like that before. 368 00:36:38,320 --> 00:36:43,110 - What's behind this generosity? - Come on, man. 369 00:36:44,520 --> 00:36:46,556 Oh yeah? 370 00:36:49,920 --> 00:36:55,358 One of his ex-partners testified. I think he cut a deal. 371 00:36:55,520 --> 00:36:59,354 - He's gonna be singing on Bruiser. - So what? 372 00:37:00,640 --> 00:37:05,191 - You're gonna have to make a move. - I just got here. 373 00:37:06,080 --> 00:37:09,595 Things might get a little hot. 374 00:37:09,760 --> 00:37:13,355 Jury tampering, tax evasion, money skimming... 375 00:37:13,520 --> 00:37:17,559 - I'm real nervous. - Why? They can't arrest us. 376 00:37:18,840 --> 00:37:22,594 Suppose they come with subpoenas and hacksaws? 377 00:37:22,760 --> 00:37:27,197 They do that in racketeering cases. 378 00:37:27,360 --> 00:37:30,158 They confiscate the files and computers. 379 00:37:30,320 --> 00:37:34,552 I'm not worried about being arrested, I'm worried about my job. 380 00:37:34,720 --> 00:37:39,271 - So what are you saying here? - Let's bolt. 381 00:37:40,720 --> 00:37:44,554 - How much money you got? - $5,500. 382 00:37:44,720 --> 00:37:49,475 Me too. We can rent a small office. $500 a month. 383 00:37:50,880 --> 00:37:55,317 We operate on a shoestring for the first six months. 384 00:37:55,480 --> 00:37:59,359 We split everything right down the middle, fifty-fifty. 385 00:37:59,520 --> 00:38:03,877 Costs, expenses, profits, everything. Right down the middle. 386 00:38:06,840 --> 00:38:11,152 What's the matter? You don't want to be my partner? 387 00:38:11,320 --> 00:38:14,756 It's not that... 388 00:38:16,040 --> 00:38:21,478 You're hitting me with this, and you got to give me a minute. 389 00:38:21,640 --> 00:38:24,074 We have to act fast. 390 00:38:27,400 --> 00:38:33,555 Okay, let's do it. We'll do it for a while, see how it goes. 391 00:38:34,400 --> 00:38:39,349 - How many files do you have? - I got three. 392 00:38:39,520 --> 00:38:43,035 Get them out, take them home. But don't get caught. 393 00:38:45,440 --> 00:38:49,672 - Is somebody watching us? - The Feds. 394 00:38:49,840 --> 00:38:52,559 I'm eating too fast. 395 00:39:20,720 --> 00:39:22,517 Sorry. 396 00:39:24,680 --> 00:39:29,151 The FBl is chaining up the office door. Is Bruiser coming? 397 00:39:29,320 --> 00:39:34,235 I doubt it. Arrest warrants are out for both Bruiser and Prince. 398 00:39:34,400 --> 00:39:38,598 Just relax. You can do this, it's just a motion. 399 00:39:38,760 --> 00:39:42,719 - Me? - You know this case, you'll be fine. 400 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:47,237 - I don't even have my licence. - You don't need a licence. 401 00:39:53,400 --> 00:39:55,630 I memorised the Black files cold. 402 00:39:55,800 --> 00:40:00,078 I read all the books on jurisprudence, the rules of evidence and discovery. 403 00:40:00,240 --> 00:40:05,234 But a look around the courtroom, and I know I haven't even been born yet. 404 00:40:06,760 --> 00:40:09,433 Excuse me, Your Honour. 405 00:40:11,040 --> 00:40:14,874 I'm here for the Black vs. Great Benefit hearing. 406 00:40:15,040 --> 00:40:20,831 - And who are you? - Baylor. I work for J. Lyman Stone. 407 00:40:21,000 --> 00:40:23,992 Oh, you work for J. Lyman... 408 00:40:26,560 --> 00:40:30,314 Staunch supporter of the tobacco lobby. 409 00:40:31,920 --> 00:40:34,832 Where is Mr Stone? 410 00:40:37,480 --> 00:40:42,190 Honestly, I don't know. He was supposed to meet me here. 411 00:40:42,360 --> 00:40:47,878 Why doesn't that surprise me..? You want a continuance? 412 00:40:48,040 --> 00:40:53,512 - No, I'm prepared to argue the motion. - Are you a lawyer? 413 00:40:54,520 --> 00:40:58,911 I just passed the bar, and these are my clients. 414 00:40:59,080 --> 00:41:03,039 Mr Stone filed this on my behalf until I passed the bar. 415 00:41:03,200 --> 00:41:09,275 You got a nerve. Now get the hell out, get your licence, and then come back! 416 00:41:09,440 --> 00:41:12,876 Come back when you got a licence! 417 00:41:13,040 --> 00:41:15,952 May it please the court... 418 00:41:16,120 --> 00:41:22,229 Leo F. Drummond, of Tinley Britt, counsel for Great Benefit. 419 00:41:22,400 --> 00:41:26,916 If this young man has passed the bar, - 420 00:41:27,080 --> 00:41:29,799 - let him argue the case. 421 00:41:29,960 --> 00:41:33,635 We welcome him to big-time litigation. 422 00:41:33,800 --> 00:41:36,872 You have no objection? 423 00:41:37,040 --> 00:41:43,878 I would be honoured to introduce him to the practice of law in Tennessee. 424 00:41:44,040 --> 00:41:49,319 You can give him the oath right now. I'll be pleased to stand for him. 425 00:41:49,480 --> 00:41:53,359 Are you certain you're prepared to proceed? 426 00:41:55,200 --> 00:41:57,634 Yes, Your Honour. 427 00:41:57,800 --> 00:42:02,954 Very well, raise your right hand. Do you solemnly swear - 428 00:42:03,120 --> 00:42:08,069 - that you will support the constitution of the United States faithfully, - 429 00:42:08,240 --> 00:42:13,268 - and conduct yourself to the best of your abilities, so help you God? 430 00:42:14,960 --> 00:42:19,511 - I do. - Okay, let's move on. 431 00:42:19,680 --> 00:42:22,035 Congratulations. Welcome. 432 00:42:22,200 --> 00:42:26,512 Sworn in by a fool, and vouched for by a scoundrel. 433 00:42:26,680 --> 00:42:29,433 I'm a lawyer at last. 434 00:42:34,080 --> 00:42:36,992 - May l, Harv? - Sure. 435 00:42:38,640 --> 00:42:40,756 Sit down. 436 00:42:44,560 --> 00:42:51,079 This lawsuit bothers me. I wouldn't use the word frivolous, - 437 00:42:51,240 --> 00:42:54,915 - but I'm not impressed with the merits of it. 438 00:42:57,920 --> 00:43:01,151 I'm really tired of these type of lawsuits. 439 00:43:03,200 --> 00:43:07,159 I'm inclined to grant the motion to dismiss. 440 00:43:07,320 --> 00:43:13,714 You can re-file it in federal court, take it somewhere else. 441 00:43:13,880 --> 00:43:19,830 I don't want it clogging up my docket. Excuse me while I go to the can. 442 00:43:24,040 --> 00:43:28,909 Rudy, I'm a very expensive lawyer. 443 00:43:29,800 --> 00:43:33,873 I'm from a very expensive firm and I've handled a lot of cases. 444 00:43:34,040 --> 00:43:38,989 I told my clients at Great Benefit - 445 00:43:39,160 --> 00:43:44,996 - that costs alone here are going to be a big deal. And for you, too. 446 00:43:45,160 --> 00:43:49,278 They've authorised me - 447 00:43:49,440 --> 00:43:52,318 - to offer you and your clients... 448 00:43:54,360 --> 00:43:57,113 ... $50,000 to settle this thing out. 449 00:43:58,480 --> 00:44:04,715 I may even be able to raise that figure up to... 75,000. 450 00:44:06,200 --> 00:44:08,919 No admission of liability. 451 00:44:09,080 --> 00:44:15,997 Of course, if you say no, it's going to be World War Three. 452 00:44:18,600 --> 00:44:22,036 - My turn. May l, Harv? - Sure. 453 00:44:28,280 --> 00:44:31,272 There's not much of a lawsuit here. 454 00:44:33,160 --> 00:44:36,675 Maybe I can lean on Leo to settle. 455 00:44:36,840 --> 00:44:42,392 They'll throw some money at you to keep from paying him $1,000 a minute. 456 00:44:44,440 --> 00:44:47,591 He already offered me the cost of the defence. 457 00:44:47,760 --> 00:44:52,038 - Oh really? How much? - 75,000. 458 00:44:52,200 --> 00:44:54,953 Jeez... 459 00:44:55,120 --> 00:44:59,477 Look here, son, you'd be crazy not to take that. 460 00:45:01,320 --> 00:45:07,270 - You think so? - 75,000, that's a bunch of money. 461 00:45:07,440 --> 00:45:11,353 - It doesn't sound like Leo. - He's a great guy. 462 00:45:19,480 --> 00:45:22,790 - So? - It was an ambush. 463 00:45:22,960 --> 00:45:25,633 - What happened? - They tag-teamed me. 464 00:45:25,800 --> 00:45:30,874 - Would they have done that to Bruiser? - No, he's too savvy for that. 465 00:45:31,040 --> 00:45:36,831 - They offered me 75,000. - Good. Our third is 25,000. We need it. 466 00:45:37,000 --> 00:45:41,710 He was serious about dismissing the case. He's just an old, angry man. 467 00:45:41,880 --> 00:45:46,749 Let's grab what we can to make things easier on his parents. 468 00:45:46,920 --> 00:45:52,153 - They made an offer to settle. - What kind of offer? 469 00:45:52,320 --> 00:45:54,197 $75,000. 470 00:45:55,640 --> 00:46:00,430 That's what it'll cost to pay their lawyers to defend the case. 471 00:46:00,600 --> 00:46:03,672 They think they can just buy us off? 472 00:46:04,800 --> 00:46:07,712 That's exactly what they think. 473 00:46:10,360 --> 00:46:13,238 You better talk to him. 474 00:46:16,520 --> 00:46:19,592 Do you want to settle, Rudy? 475 00:46:21,440 --> 00:46:24,398 Some of the money is yours. 476 00:46:28,480 --> 00:46:30,516 No way. 477 00:46:32,240 --> 00:46:35,915 I want to expose these people. 478 00:46:36,080 --> 00:46:40,551 - Could you get me a glass of water? - Sure, baby. 479 00:46:47,760 --> 00:46:53,232 Whatever you get out of this case, will you take care of my family with it? 480 00:46:54,320 --> 00:46:56,709 I really love them. 481 00:46:56,880 --> 00:47:02,477 While we're all out there scrambling, like we're never gonna die, - 482 00:47:02,640 --> 00:47:06,394 - this boy's looking right at it, and he's doing it almost alone. 483 00:47:06,560 --> 00:47:09,199 I can't even begin to imagine the courage it must take. 484 00:47:18,080 --> 00:47:22,039 - Hello. - Guess who died last night. 485 00:47:22,200 --> 00:47:27,957 - Do you ever sleep? - Harvey Hale, 62, quite a pedigree. 486 00:47:28,120 --> 00:47:33,069 - Judge Hale? - Heart attack. Died in his pool. 487 00:47:33,240 --> 00:47:37,199 You've got to be kidding me. 488 00:47:37,360 --> 00:47:42,957 - Guess who got the case in his place. - How the hell am I supposed to know? 489 00:47:43,120 --> 00:47:48,752 Tyrone Kipler. Black, Harvard, civil rights lawyer, hates Tinley Britt. 490 00:47:48,920 --> 00:47:53,835 And he's tough on insurance companies. Great luck for us! 491 00:47:54,000 --> 00:47:58,039 You know what a rainmaker is? The bucks will be falling from the sky! 492 00:47:58,200 --> 00:48:02,239 When are you coming? We've got to talk about fast-tracking. 493 00:48:02,400 --> 00:48:05,233 Coffee's on the way. 494 00:48:06,400 --> 00:48:12,475 Mr Drummond, you've objected to the fast-tracking of this case. 495 00:48:12,640 --> 00:48:19,273 - What's the problem? - Judge Hale already ruled on the issue. 496 00:48:19,440 --> 00:48:26,391 The preparations required place undue burden on both parties. 497 00:48:26,560 --> 00:48:31,350 Nonsense. Let me ask you something. 498 00:48:31,520 --> 00:48:36,913 As a defence lawyer, have you ever agreed to fast-track a lawsuit? 499 00:48:37,080 --> 00:48:41,312 - I believe I have. - Fine... 500 00:48:41,480 --> 00:48:44,870 Give me the name of the case and the court. 501 00:48:47,440 --> 00:48:51,069 I'll have to get back to you on that. 502 00:48:51,240 --> 00:48:54,198 Call me this afternoon by three. 503 00:48:54,360 --> 00:48:59,559 - I won't be in before three. - Call when you get in. 504 00:48:59,720 --> 00:49:05,431 I'm very anxious to hear about this case you agreed to fast-track. 505 00:49:05,600 --> 00:49:10,879 This boy is about to die. You do agree we need to record his testimony? 506 00:49:11,040 --> 00:49:16,797 Of course, Your Honour. But my trial calendar is pushing me around good. 507 00:49:16,960 --> 00:49:21,909 - How about next Thursday afternoon? - Great for me. 508 00:49:23,680 --> 00:49:26,513 - I'm sorry. - That's a week from today. 509 00:49:26,680 --> 00:49:31,629 I'm out of town Thursday. 510 00:49:33,240 --> 00:49:38,473 The deposition is set for next Thursday afternoon, two p.m. 511 00:49:38,640 --> 00:49:41,677 Sorry if it inconveniences the defence, - 512 00:49:41,840 --> 00:49:45,310 - but there's enough of you guys to handle it. 513 00:49:46,520 --> 00:49:52,595 - What's next? - The motion to dismiss is still pending. 514 00:49:54,240 --> 00:49:58,119 Oh, yes. That motion is denied. 515 00:49:58,280 --> 00:50:04,150 - Well, I guess that's it. - Gentlemen, let's go. 516 00:50:04,840 --> 00:50:08,116 Congratulations on your appointment, Your Honour. 517 00:50:10,640 --> 00:50:12,756 Mr Drummond... 518 00:50:14,960 --> 00:50:19,431 Don't forget to call me with the name of that case you agreed to fast-track. 519 00:50:19,600 --> 00:50:22,353 I'll look around. 520 00:50:29,800 --> 00:50:32,872 You in over your head, son? 521 00:50:35,000 --> 00:50:36,956 Absolutely. 522 00:50:39,760 --> 00:50:45,676 Deck wants to do an ad on the local rap station, but we can't afford it. 523 00:50:45,840 --> 00:50:50,391 Furnishings, bar dues, 750 for a fax, 400 for a lease on the computer, - 524 00:50:50,560 --> 00:50:54,314 - down-payment on a car, and we're broke again. 525 00:50:54,480 --> 00:50:57,916 But Deck's thrilled with the way things are going. 526 00:51:27,440 --> 00:51:29,874 Rudy, hi. 527 00:51:30,840 --> 00:51:33,752 - How are you? - Good. 528 00:51:33,920 --> 00:51:38,198 I'm going up to Cleveland Wednesday, the headquarters of Great Benefit. 529 00:51:38,360 --> 00:51:42,717 I'm going to take depositions from all the executives. 530 00:51:42,880 --> 00:51:48,671 We'll take care of the expenses. It's no problem. 531 00:51:52,600 --> 00:51:54,591 Awkward... 532 00:51:56,680 --> 00:51:59,877 - My associate, Deck Shifflet. - How do you do? 533 00:52:11,640 --> 00:52:17,351 - Rudy, Tyrone is here. - Okay. The judge is here. 534 00:52:18,440 --> 00:52:21,750 Wait, Dot, give me that. 535 00:52:24,600 --> 00:52:26,750 - Hello. - Hello. 536 00:52:26,920 --> 00:52:31,994 - Come right in. - Mrs Black, Judge Kipler. 537 00:52:32,160 --> 00:52:37,757 It's a privilege to meet you. Come on in. 538 00:52:38,480 --> 00:52:41,074 There's not a lot of room here. 539 00:52:41,240 --> 00:52:46,189 Let's take a look outside. Is that all right with you, son? 540 00:52:46,360 --> 00:52:48,191 Sure. 541 00:52:49,840 --> 00:52:52,400 I'll show you the way. 542 00:53:04,200 --> 00:53:08,876 These lawyers get $ 1, 000 an hour, and I hate them. 543 00:53:09,640 --> 00:53:14,953 From their lofty perch, pissing down on the justice system with disdain. 544 00:53:15,120 --> 00:53:18,590 I used to hate them because I wasn't good enough for them. 545 00:53:18,760 --> 00:53:22,912 Now I hate them for who, and what, they represent. 546 00:53:23,080 --> 00:53:27,312 - Your Honour, how are you? - Fine. The dogs didn't startle you? 547 00:53:27,480 --> 00:53:31,837 - We're doing this thing outside? - It's cramped inside. Have a seat. 548 00:53:51,640 --> 00:53:53,631 Thank you. 549 00:53:59,960 --> 00:54:03,794 - Hey, Donny Ray. - Hey. 550 00:54:03,960 --> 00:54:06,997 You've already met Judge Kipler. 551 00:54:08,040 --> 00:54:12,591 This is Leo F. Drummond and associates. 552 00:54:14,600 --> 00:54:20,391 - This is Tammy, the court reporter. - Swear him in. 553 00:54:20,560 --> 00:54:25,315 Do you swear your testimony will be the truth, and nothing but the truth? 554 00:54:25,480 --> 00:54:27,232 Yes, I do. 555 00:54:32,920 --> 00:54:36,674 - I told him... - Don't worry about it. 556 00:54:36,840 --> 00:54:41,197 - It's just a deposition. - I represent Great Benefit. 557 00:54:41,360 --> 00:54:46,559 And I'm very sorry to be here under these circumstances. 558 00:54:46,720 --> 00:54:51,430 We wouldn't be here if your clients had done what they should've done. 559 00:54:51,600 --> 00:54:54,672 You want a stick of gum? 560 00:54:55,680 --> 00:54:58,990 Did you break your arm? You had an accident? 561 00:54:59,160 --> 00:55:01,390 - Why? - I'm a lawyer. 562 00:55:01,560 --> 00:55:05,792 Give it to your mom. You're his mom? Maybe I can get you some money. 563 00:55:23,560 --> 00:55:26,870 I'll help that gentleman first. No, I got it. 564 00:55:32,280 --> 00:55:36,068 - Can I help you, sir? - I'm just looking. 565 00:55:56,960 --> 00:56:02,592 Sit in the back row of the cinema down the street. I'll be there in 30 minutes. 566 00:56:41,320 --> 00:56:44,471 Cliff wants me to have a baby. 567 00:56:47,360 --> 00:56:50,716 You have a decision to make. 568 00:56:50,880 --> 00:56:55,556 He's obsessed with sex. He thinks it'll keep us together. 569 00:56:55,720 --> 00:56:58,188 I don't want to talk about that. 570 00:56:59,080 --> 00:57:01,753 I just wanted to see you. 571 00:57:44,960 --> 00:57:48,669 I think I can smell her perfume all the way to Cleveland. 572 00:57:48,840 --> 00:57:52,389 It's hard keeping my mind on Leo Drummond and his people. 573 00:57:52,560 --> 00:57:58,749 They'll be flying in first class, and after dinner, they'll discuss my destruction. 574 00:57:59,560 --> 00:58:03,872 When I check in to Motel Six, they'll be sleeping soundly in their suites. 575 00:58:04,040 --> 00:58:08,397 They'll wake up fresh and rested and ready for war. 576 00:58:08,560 --> 00:58:12,075 It's my deposition, but it's their turf. 577 00:58:13,720 --> 00:58:17,030 Young Rudy Baylor. And just on time, too. 578 00:58:17,200 --> 00:58:20,715 - Get this boy some coffee. - Jack Underhall. 579 00:58:20,880 --> 00:58:24,429 A young lawyer's always a hungry lawyer. 580 00:58:24,600 --> 00:58:28,957 There must be a hundred years of experience gathered around the table. 581 00:58:29,120 --> 00:58:35,070 - My staff flunked the bar six times. - Rudy, don't be intimidated. 582 00:58:35,240 --> 00:58:40,314 You get them on the golf course, they fold like a cheap suit. 583 00:58:40,480 --> 00:58:43,278 Let's see what we got here... 584 00:58:44,120 --> 00:58:51,037 I think it's appropriate to start with the corporate designee, Jack Underhall. 585 00:58:51,200 --> 00:58:54,749 - I don't think so. - I beg your pardon? 586 00:58:54,920 --> 00:58:59,391 I wanted to start with Jackie Lemanczyk, the claims handler. 587 00:59:04,880 --> 00:59:08,350 It's best we start with Mr Underhall. 588 00:59:08,520 --> 00:59:13,594 It's my deposition, I'll call the witnesses in the order in which I see fit. 589 00:59:13,760 --> 00:59:16,752 I'd like to start with Jackie Lemanczyk. 590 00:59:18,600 --> 00:59:22,434 Maybe we should just call the judge. 591 00:59:23,320 --> 00:59:27,393 We don't have to get pugilistic this time of the morning. 592 00:59:27,560 --> 00:59:30,472 I don't mean to be pugilistic. 593 00:59:30,640 --> 00:59:36,351 We're just having a little problem with Jackie Lemanczyk, this Polish woman. 594 00:59:36,520 --> 00:59:39,432 What sort of problem? 595 00:59:40,560 --> 00:59:44,473 - She doesn't work here anymore. - Was she fired? 596 00:59:45,440 --> 00:59:48,716 She resigned. 597 00:59:50,000 --> 00:59:55,916 - Where is she now? - She no longer works for our client. 598 00:59:56,760 --> 01:00:01,675 We can't produce her as a witness, so let's move along. 599 01:00:04,400 --> 01:00:08,916 All right. Russell Krokit. Anybody in the room named Russell Krokit? 600 01:00:10,840 --> 01:00:14,230 He's gone, too. Downsized. 601 01:00:16,000 --> 01:00:21,791 - What a coincidence. - My client's going through downsizing. 602 01:00:30,040 --> 01:00:35,068 How about Everett Lufkin? Has he been downsized, too? 603 01:00:36,480 --> 01:00:38,516 No, he's here. 604 01:00:41,960 --> 01:00:44,633 You're Everett Lufkin? 605 01:00:45,600 --> 01:00:48,512 My congratulations, Mr Lufkin... 606 01:00:48,680 --> 01:00:54,232 ... on your survival of the carnage of late here at Great Benefit. 607 01:01:00,760 --> 01:01:04,309 I may not be 100% today, but I'm here in spirit. 608 01:01:10,680 --> 01:01:14,639 - I'm curious. - About what? 609 01:01:15,720 --> 01:01:20,669 I'm just wondering, do you even remember when you first sold out? 610 01:01:27,000 --> 01:01:30,788 You're an arrogant little pissant, aren't you? 611 01:01:32,960 --> 01:01:36,714 I advise you to mind your manners. 612 01:01:36,880 --> 01:01:39,713 Mind my manners? 613 01:01:40,920 --> 01:01:47,678 I come from Memphis to depose four people, two of whom are not here. 614 01:01:47,840 --> 01:01:53,915 - And you tell me to mind my manners? - It's your dime. What's your call, son? 615 01:01:56,400 --> 01:02:03,112 I'm going to depose Mr Lufkin, then I'm going to go back to Memphis. 616 01:02:06,800 --> 01:02:09,394 This is how the uninsured die. 617 01:02:09,560 --> 01:02:13,678 In a society filled with brilliant doctors and state-of-the-art technology, - 618 01:02:13,840 --> 01:02:17,469 - it's obscene to let this boy wither away and die. 619 01:02:17,640 --> 01:02:21,428 He had an insurance policy that his mother paid good money for. 620 01:02:21,600 --> 01:02:24,751 Not big money, but good money. 621 01:02:24,920 --> 01:02:29,550 I'm alone in this trial. I'm seriously outgunned and scared. 622 01:02:29,720 --> 01:02:31,711 But I'm right. 623 01:02:31,880 --> 01:02:35,668 I sit with this poor, suffering kid, and I swear revenge. 624 01:02:47,960 --> 01:02:51,555 Hello? What's wrong? 625 01:02:53,000 --> 01:02:56,117 - I need your help. - Where are you? 626 01:02:56,280 --> 01:03:00,876 - I'm at the store. - Don't move, I'll be right there. 627 01:03:16,840 --> 01:03:18,831 Rudy Baylor. 628 01:03:21,920 --> 01:03:24,673 She's in here. 629 01:03:28,960 --> 01:03:31,758 Thanks for coming. 630 01:03:41,560 --> 01:03:44,711 - What happened? - Let's show him. 631 01:04:00,040 --> 01:04:04,989 - I got you, it's all right. - Rudy, I'm so glad you called. 632 01:04:06,600 --> 01:04:11,116 You poor child. I'm going to take care of you now. 633 01:04:11,280 --> 01:04:14,670 Don't worry, we'll manage just fine. 634 01:04:14,840 --> 01:04:18,071 You know where I'll be if you need me. 635 01:04:19,320 --> 01:04:22,790 I'll do whatever I have to do to get her out of this. 636 01:04:22,960 --> 01:04:27,238 Because this guy will never stop until he's killed her. Never.