Complaint: Usage of an unwarranted apostrophe (“Member’s”); Engraving misdemeanor grammatical faux pas on plaque and affixing to entrance of a building of significant import (American Stock Exchange).
Defendant: The American Stock Exhchange (AMEX).
Report: Officer noticed “Member’s Only” entrance which he was unable to approach as he is not a member. Utilized Casio Exilim’s crap digital zoom capability to capture transgression.
Fine: $125 3/8
Brian Sack
I started Banterist in 2003 after this conversation with my cat. It led to all sorts of good things.
mispelling of defendants name when clearly spelled out in complaint. fine: hand slap.
[ APST is for “Apostrophe” dear. Complaint dismissed. -B. ]
Defendant could have been off the hook on a technicality, but defense lawyer blunder cost them both dearly.