Justice McTaggart

Written by: Troy Greenback

Harvey Borley appears in a Chambers Application before the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Justice Donald E. McTaggart, after hearing Borley's application, asks him to stay for the morning break. Justice McTaggart wants to talk to Borley.

The Chamber audience and Borley realize that this is not a normal Court practice.

After the Morning Break, Justice McTaggart calls Borley up to his bench, and proceeds to ask on behalf of the Cheif Justices, if Mr. Borley would accept on behalf of the Court to become a licensed member of the Bar in the Province of British Columbia.

Borley and the Chambers is set aback as Borley thanks the Justice for considering him in such a high esteem. He goes on to tell the Judge that he doesn't have the education to compete with the the lawyers and solicitors present in this Chambers.

Justice McTaggart informs Mr. Borley that his records have shown that Borley has demonstrated an ability to represent himself in a high standard over many years and that having appeared and prepared documents and applications before the highest Court in Canada, and has representing himself in a very professional way, that this Court knows he has what it takes. Justice McTaggart goes on to offer a Professor from the University of British Columbia to guide him through any legalities, and indeed offers Borley a law firm to accept to help Borley with a two-year article

Borley asks the Justice, "Does that mean that I could not argue my point until I make the Court understand all my points, correct?" to which Justice McTaggart simply replies that he would have to abide to the code of all fellow lawyers.

Borley tells the Justice, "Thanks, but no thanks, and goodbye."

The gallery of lawyers realizes that they were witnessing the system trying to force Borley to buckle under, and applaud him as he leaves the Chambers.