L.A. Law (TV Series)

Smoke Gets in Your Thighs (1990)

Michele Greene: Abby Perkins

Quotes 

• Judge Richard Lobel : Mr. Becker, I don't understand.

  Arnie Becker : Your Honor, upon information and belief, we believe the contract between Benjamin Stulwicz and Herbert and Elaine Rose, DBA, Temple of the Children of God was entered in fraudulently. We believe the Roses clearly took advantage of Mr. Stulwicz's retardation when they enticed him to join their cult.

  Lawrence Bradley : I object. I'm a member of the Children of God, Your Honor. We are a recognized religious organization, not a cult.

  Arnie Becker : All we ask, Your Honors is there TRO be issued requiring the return of Mr. Stulwicz's $1,000 membership fee and we would seek further the protection of its pledge of sages.

  Judge Richard Lobel : I can read, Mr. Becker, but I don't understand is why you and Miss Perkins are plaintiffs. Are you conservators, Mr. Stulwicz?

  Abby Perkins : No, Your Honor, but we are seeking temporary conservatorship.

  Judge Richard Lobel : Mr. Kuzak of your firm was before this bench 2 years ago, arguing that Mr. Stulwicz was fully capable of exercising his right to vote? Are you saying that he can decide what's good for the country but not for himself?

  Abby Perkins : We feel were acting in Mr. Stulwicz's best interests.

  Judge Richard Lobel : $1,000 and $45 a week. What do you give him and return?

  Lawrence Bradley : Companionship, spiritual guidance.

  Judge Richard Lobel : Right.

  Lawrence Bradley : Your Honor, before you decide, we'd like to put on a witness. We'd like to put Benjamin Stulwicz on the stand.

  Arnie Becker : Objection.

  Judge Richard Lobel : Overruled. I happen to think that's a very good idea. Since I don't totally trust either one of you. I'd like to hear from him. Tomorrow 10:00.