A defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer. "If I lose this case, I'll be ruined."©JOKEDEMO.COM

"It's in the judge's hands now," said the lawyer.©JOKEDEMO.COM

"Would it help if I sent the judge a box of cigars?"©JOKEDEMO.COM

"Oh no! This judge is a stickler or ethical behavior. A stunt like that would prejudice him against you. He might even hold you in contempt of court. In fact, you shouldn't even smile at the judge."©JOKEDEMO.COM

Within the course of time, the judge rendered a decision in favor of the defendant.©JOKEDEMO.COM

As the defendant left the courthouse, he said to his lawyer, "Thanks for the tip about the cigars. It worked!"©JOKEDEMO.COM

"I'm sure we would have lost the case if you'd sent them."©JOKEDEMO.COM

"But, I did send them."©JOKEDEMO.COM

"What? You did?" said the lawyer, incredulously. "Yes. That's how we won the case."©JOKEDEMO.COM

"I don't understand," said the lawyer. "It's easy. I sent the cigars to the judge, but enclosed the plaintiff's business card."