"When you make a bad bargain, hug it the tighter."
Abraham Lincoln (attributing quote to his father).
I have several cases pending before a certain judge, who is a well respected Abraham Lincoln scholar. One case involves a badly written contract with disputed terms, and we are awaiting a decision. While in court on another matter today, the judge called me up to the bench and said,
"Regarding that other matter, Abraham Lincoln's father once said, 'When you make a bad bargain, hug it the tighter.' Think about that, and please convey what I said to opposing counsel as well."
Talk about cryptic! I have some thoughts about what the judge might have been trying to recommend, but I wonder if any of you might want to offer your two cents. All thoughts are appreciated.
[FWIW, I found one source on the internet that suggested that Lincoln was referring to his own troubled marriage]
Quahog |
