While continuing my studies in advanced Spanish Law (needs must where the Devil drives) I came across the usual salutation used in a recurso alzada or other exportation to a higher Authority (with a capital A):

Por ser de Justicia que pido en Almería para Sevilla

Lit: So that Justice may be served in Almería by Seville.

I like that phrase. I must remember to use it more often in conversation.

I was reading an interview with Francisco (fondly known as “Paco”) Torres, the province’s most famous defense lawyer (currently defending Mr Enciso on charges of stealing 150 million euros).

He was talking about his cases, and I quote: “On Monday I may defend a person accused of stealing eight tins of tuna from Pryca and people are surprised[..]“*

Pryca was rebranded… what, 10, 11 years ago? I assume the case of the eight tins of tuna has just got to court. I hope the accused was remanded on bail and not sent to jail in the meanwhile.

*La Voz de Almeria 1/12/09