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Book SynopsisForensic Fables appeared first in the Law Journal and then in book form between 1926 and 1932. They were published anonymously, but their authorship was quickly guessed. They were the work of Theo Mathew composed in his study on the ground floor at the back of 31 Cornwall Gardens. They show his wit in all its maturity
Table of ContentsForeword by Lord Birkett, P.C. Stick to a Stuff-Gown by Hubert Picarda 1982 Table of Statutes Table of Cases Cited 1. The Common Law Leader and The Promising Equity Junior 2. The Inexperienced Advocat and The Holder in Due Course 3. The Youthfull Barrister and The Exceedingly Painful Case 4. The Circuiteer and The Nice Old Buffer 5. The Tactful Magistrate and The Much-Respected Colleague 6. The Double-First and The Old Hand 7. The Two Aged Conveyancers and The Good Story 8. The Zelous Clerk who Overdid it 9. The Judge who Closed his Eyes 10. The Elderly Junior and The Lady Pupil 11. The Enthusiastic Beginner who Thought Better of it 12. The Witty Judge and The Bronchial Usher 13. Irene, her Young Man and The Necklace 14. The Defeated Litigant and The Rash Attendant 15. The Society Suit and The Unexpected Settlement 16. The Traveller who Suffered from Shock and The Railway Company's Physician 17. Adolphus Brown, Mr Justice Gump and The Interesting Case 18. Mr Blowhard, K.C. and Mr Footle, K.C. 19. The Blushing Beginner and The Bearded Juryman 20. The Utter Barrister and The Important Treatise 21. The Common Law Junior and The Originating Summons 22. The Sarcastic Counsel and Mr MacIntosh, the Moneylender 23. The Ambitious Youth who wanted Eligible Chambers 24. The White-Haired Trustee and The Highly-Placed Official 25. The Real Property Lawyer and The Surley Gamekeeper 26. The Industrious Youth and The Stout Stranger 27. Mr Whitewig and The Rash Question 28. The K.C,M.P. and The Bill for the Supression of Night Clubs 29. Mr Justice Cattemall and Mr Justice Dearlove 30. The Sound Lawyer who Made a Good Resolution
