Sleepless nights imagining what would the lawyer of the opposing party would ask me. I reviewed all the records available, recomputed everything. In my mind this is so technical, how would I made them understand ledgers, rediscounting of notes, amortization and every thing
Then the dreaded day comes
Court Staff: please stand, raise your right hand and take an oath. Do you swear to tell the truth ,nothing but the truth
Me: (with my stomach churning) yes mam. (According to our lawyer judge lang po ang your honor, lawyers are called mam/sir)
Court Staff: State your name age address , your work and position.
Me: (stated as required but my face is turning red)
Our lawyer: I am presenting to you my witness Ms… on the case of bla bla bla she will testify on the records of bla bla bla ….and the unpaid amount of bla bla(turned to me) I am presenting to you a signed Judicial Affidavit , do you recognized whose signature it is?
Me: yes mam its my signature mam
JUDGE: any cross ?
Opposing lawyer: none your honor
Me: (in my mind : “what no cross exam? , hallelujah praise the lord , thank you thank you Lord ..no cross exam yesss”)
Judge: do you have a record of payment S .B to N coop
Me: none your honor
Judge : okay you may now go..
Thank God
Next witness will be presented next month . Goodluck
the fatfeet 