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Lawyer Held in Contempt for Repeatedly Saying “Gadzooks” After Judge’s Ruling

in what appears to be the only decision to address the use of this ancient term.

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THE COURT: All right. I’m going to allow the testimony. Go ahead, Mr. Koster.

MR. THOLLANDER: (Inaudible).

THE COURT: I’m sorry? Say it a little louder, Mr. Thollander.

MR. THOLLANDER: Oh, gadzooks.

THE COURT: We’re going to take a five-minute recess.

(Whereupon, a short recess was taken.)

THE COURT: Ask another question, Mr. Besetzny.

[MR. THOLLANDER, under his breath: Gadzooks.]

THE COURT: Mr. Thollander, if you make one more comment under your breath—

MR. THOLLANDER: I said gadzooks.

THE COURT: Mr. Thollander, if you make one more comment that’s offensive to this Court, I will hold you in contempt of court.

MR. THOLLANDER: Gadzooks is offensive to the Court?

THE COURT: You are now in contempt of court. I’m fining you $1,000. Ask another question, Mr. Besetzny.

MR. THOLLANDER: May I ask the Court—

THE COURT: You are now [at] $2,000.

 

[Evil gator]

What a nincompoop

 

[Juggs]

Is it really that offensive? It's a mild offense and one so old virtually no one knows what it means.