A Civil Action (1998) in the judge's chambers

PRESS "SHOW MORE" TO SEE LINES MORE ACCURATE THAN YOUTUBE'S TRANSCRIPTS

Jerome Facher: Last night I was at the ball game, it was the seventh inning stretch, I was standing there I don't know why but it occurred to me unless you've proven any chemicals...

Jan Schlichtmann: poisons.

Jerome Facher: ok, if you like that word, I'll use it. Actually reached the wells there's no case: therefore there's no need for the families who've suffered so much to relive the suffering by putting them on the stand.

Judge Walter J. Skinner: That's interesting I think I'd have to agree with that, if the jury decides favorably on the geological evidence then you can bring your families.

Jan Schlichtmann: The jury came into this courtroom expecting a human drama but instead for three months we've been giving them lessons in geology but we had to do that and it's over, finally: they want to testify, they need to testify. This is the defendant's plan!
Judge Walter J. Skinner: No, it's my plan!

Jan Schlichtmann: It's Facher's plan, right from the beginning!

Judge Walter J. Skinner: It's my plan.

Jan Schlichtmann: He told me, he threatened me.

Judge Walter J. Skinner: My plan is to present the jury with some simple questions: 1. have the plaintiffs established by a preponderance of evidence chemicals containing TCE were disposed on the W.R. Grace and Beatrice's own lands after October 1st, 1964 and August 27, 1968 respectively and did those chemicals contribute to the well water contamination? 2. What according to the preponderance of evidence was the earliest time, the month and year at which these chemicals substantially contributed to the contamination of the wells? 3. What according to the preponderance of evidence was the earliest time, the month and year at which substantial contribution referred to in question two was caused if it was by the negligent conduct of the defendants?

don't forget to comment, press "like" and "subscribe"!