A play by Kerry Underwood
The scene: One of the four remaining county courts. A personal injury small claim hearing is taking place.
Judge: “Good morning. Please introduce yourself.”
Claimant’s representative : “I am Fat Fred from the Dog and Duck.”
Judge : “I have a note from the Ipswich Union Insurance Company saying:
`Do your worst–£400.00. In fact as part of our corporate social responsibility kick throw in the extra £25.00 for the psychological injury—that will get a nice bunch of flowers.’”
Fat Fred: “I want as much as possible as quickly as possible. I am on 60% of damages.
Judge: “You mean 40% for you and 60% for your client?”
Fat Fred : “I know what I mean. I am a McKenzie Friend. I can do what I want.”
Judge : “I see. The medical evidence is from a Doctor Doolittle Is he here?”
Fat Fred : “Yes, that’s me. I am a McKenzie Doctor—cheaper and I just make the evidence up.”
Judge : “Well I am not sure about
