1.   Alternatively, defendants might be able to strike favourable bargains and get off more lightly than they deserve.

2.   Given that these defendants are unlikely to know the names of solicitors the responsibility for acting quickly settles on the duty solicitor.

3.   It does not appear that the defendant was to receive any remuneration.

4.   It was held that the defendant was liable in trespass.

5.   The defendant is a cantankerous individual gripped by the dangerous delusion that his opinion matters.

6.   The defendant is mentally and emotionally disturbed.