In my town, we have a law that says throwing any ball or projectile object at a building or vehicle or person is illegal. Which means dodgeball, racquetball, and handball are illegal.
2006-09-24 13:18:59 · 10 answers · asked by Becca 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Any hard candy on a stick (lollipops and suckers) are illegal in town limits.
2006-09-24 13:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by shashylake 3 · 1⤊ 3⤋
The Witchcraft Act
s 2 of the Act states that any conjuration of a spiritual force is considered witchcraft and is punishable
In England in 1943 (?) a woman ran a "spook" show, claiming to be a medium and could speak with the dead (a white sheet), she would apparently go into a trance and produce ectoplasm. During one session she foretold the sinking and position of a ship, much later the same ship sunk. Unfortunatly a naval officer reported this to a superior. The result was she was tackled to the ground along with the white sheet (during a later session). She was arrested and charged with witchcraft. Her Barrister made the argument that it was only a white sheet and the world hadnt believed in such things for 200 years and should not be actionable at common law. Twelve people disagreed and she was convicted for six months in prison. The Act was repealed and she served three months into her sentence.
The Act still exists in Ireland.
Whether or not she was a witch and had indeed conjured her spirit (white sheet), she was found guilty by the Jury, I think this example is one argument against the use of Jury.
Since, we are sharing silly things at law I would like to mention the Highwaymans case. In that case a highwayman went to the court over a contractual dispute with his colleague over the devision of booty. He reportedly said "that he had dealings with one gentleman for a piece of jewelery and dealings with another" the judge replied asking what he meant by dealings. The plaintiff explained his position as a highwayman. The Judge responded by ordering him hung and his lawyer thrown in the stocks. His partner on the other hand did not appear in court. I guess the dispute over booty was resolved. As we know at common law even back then one could not profit from a illegal contract.
2006-09-25 07:40:58 · answer #2 · answered by tissapharnes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not in our little town the law still remains that a black person cannot be on the streets after dark. we found out about this law because one of my best friends was on the board she tryed to have this takin off the books and they said it stays we are not black and we dont have but about 3 black people that live in our little town but i think that is the most ridiculous law that they ever made.
2006-09-24 20:35:35 · answer #3 · answered by moe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in some state (i think it's tennessee) there's a law about how you can't walk around with an ice cream cone in your back pocket, there's another where you can't bathe outside even if that's where your tub is, in like kansas or something your rooster can't crow before 5 am or you'll be disturbing the peace...the list goes on...
2006-09-24 20:23:03 · answer #4 · answered by Topher 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are many states in which fornication (sex out of marriage) is considered illegal and punishable.
2006-09-24 20:27:13 · answer #5 · answered by suaveymcsuave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obscenities in public.....I got a ticket for it when I said "well F*ck" 8 dollar fine
2006-09-24 20:26:47 · answer #6 · answered by Common Sense 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limit of 4 garbage receptacles on garbage day. With the high taxes I pay, this is ridiculous.
Love the avatar!
2006-09-24 20:21:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Use of fog lights is prohibited in weather that is not considered "inclement".
2006-09-24 20:23:09 · answer #8 · answered by ...mr2fister... 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We have one that says liberals are to be hugged.
2006-09-24 20:25:38 · answer #9 · answered by Colorado 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no alcohol sale on sunday!!!!!
2006-09-24 20:28:02 · answer #10 · answered by lc_firefighter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋