![]() ![]() May it please the court, I wish to present the motion on behalf of my client that we recess for ten minutes and be called to order outside because it’s such a nice day. “Your honor, may I be recognized to address the court?”īut, by saying, “may it please the court…” and just going ahead, it saves having to go through that exchange every time an attorney wants to say something or make a motion. The phrase “may it please the court” shortens what would be the longer exchange: This keeps the rival attorneys from shouting, “Is not, dumbass!” “Is too, jerkbird!” at each other. In court, apart from examination of witnesses, everyone addresses the judge only and they do so politely, taking personalities out of the equation. It’s like Robert’s Rules of Order, where the chair of a meeting would say “the delegate from Timbuktu is recognized and has the floor.” It takes away the breezy informality of, “Go ahead, Suzy, I’m all ears for you, sweetie.” Your Excellency: A title of respect used to address high-ranking officials, such as ambassadors and governors.That sort of impersonal talk is not just old-time speak, it is purposely done in order to keep personalities out of what is supposed to be an impartial procedure. It means May I speak, your honor and is a perfuntionary interruption rather than asking and waiting for a reply from the judge.Your Lordship: A title of respect used to address judges in the UK and some other countries. 'Your honor, my client pleads not guilty to the charges.' 'Your honor, I request a recess to confer with my client.Never having been in this position, I was reluctant to speak with you. Your Worship: A title of respect used to address magistrates in courts in some Commonwealth countries, including Canada and Australia. Thank you, your honor for hearing from Nancy and me today."Your Honor, we request a continuance in this case.". ![]()
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