A farmer who's been involved in a terrible road accident with a large truck ended up in court fighting for a big compensation claim.
- I understand you're claiming damages for the injuries you're supposed to have suffered? - Stated the counsel for the insurance company.
- Yes, that's right - replied the farmer, nodding his head.
- You claim you were injured in the accident, yet I have a signed police statement that says that when the attending police officer asked you how you were feeling, you replied, 'I've never felt better in my life.' Is that the case?
- Yeah, but - stammered the farmer.
- A simple yes or not will suffice - counsel interrupted quickly.
- Yes - Replied the farmer.
Then it was the turn of the farmer's counsel to ask him questions. His lawyer said:
- Please tell the court the exact circumstance of events following the accident when you made your statement of health.
- Certainly - replied the farmer.
- After the accident my horse was thrashing around with a broken leg and my poor old dog was howling in pain. This cop comes along, takes one look at my horse and shoots him dead.
- Then he goes over to my dog, looks at him and shoots him dead too. Then he come straight over to me and asked me how I was feeling.
- Now, mate, what the heck would you have said to him?