"The Butcher Shop" joke

One day a dog went running into the butcher shop and grabbed a roast from the counter. Before he could get out the door, the butcher recognized him as belonging to his neighbor, the lawyer.
Furious with the theft, the butcher phoned the lawyer and asked, "If your dog happened to steal a roast from my shop, would you be liable for the cost of the meat?"
"Definitely," replied the lawyer. "What's the cost of the roast?"
"$10.50," said the butcher.
Several days later, the butcher received an envelope containing a check for $10.50. Attached to the check was an invoice that read: Legal Consultation - $200.

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