The Rainmaker (1997)
Danny Glover: Judge Tyrone Kipler
Quotes
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Rudy Baylor : Objection. Your honor, he's leading the witness.
Judge Kipler : This is cross examination, leading is allowed. Overruled, as to leading.
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Judge Kipler : Are you in over your head, son?
Rudy Baylor : Absolutely!
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Judge Kipler : Mr. Drummond... you objected to the fast-tracking of this case. What's the problem?
Leo F. Drummond : Well, your honor... this issue's already been ruled upon by Judge Hale. The preparations required by fast-tracking the case place undue burden upon both parties, I believe.
Judge Kipler : [scribbling on a notepad and not looking up] Nonsense.
[stands up]
Judge Kipler : Let me ask you something, Mr. Drummond. As a defense lawyer, have your EVER agreed to the fast-tracking of a lawsuit?
Leo F. Drummond : Well your honor, I believe I have.
Judge Kipler : [begins to laugh as he sits back down] Fine. Give me the name of the case and the court it was in.
Leo F. Drummond : [laughs nervously] Well, your honor... I have to get back to you on that.
Judge Kipler : Well, call me this afternoon by three.
Leo F. Drummond : I don't believe I'm going to be in before three.
Judge Kipler : Well, call me when you get in. I'm very interested in hearing about this case you agreed to fast-track.
Leo F. Drummond : Yes sir.
Judge Kipler : This boy's about to die, gentlemen. You do agree that we need to record his testimony?
Leo F. Drummond : Yes indeed... of course, your honor. It's just that my trial calendar is pushin' me around pretty good.
Judge Kipler : How about next Thursday afternoon?
Rudy Baylor : Great for me, your honor.
Leo F. Drummond : I'm sorry, your honor.
Judge Kipler : That's a week from today.
Leo F. Drummond : I believe I'm out of town.
[beat]
Leo F. Drummond : Yes, I am out of town Thursday.
Judge Kipler : The deposition is set for next Thursday afternoon at 2pm.
[smiles]
Judge Kipler : Sorry if it inconveniences the defense, but God knows there's enough of you guys to handle it.
[Rudy smiles]
