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Old Law Baws: Professor Pugh. Sad News.
Posted on 4/8/20 at 3:30 pm
Posted on 4/8/20 at 3:30 pm
Professor Pugh passed away peacefully at the age of 94. He will be missed.
He was old school. Once while he had me under the gun, I started fumbling through my notes for an answer.
“Mr. JudgeHolden,” he said, “as Abraham Lincoln once remarked, in your head would be a good place to keep that information.”
I’ve never since gone into any proceeding without key matters committed to memory. He made me a better lawyer.
Rest In Peace.
He was old school. Once while he had me under the gun, I started fumbling through my notes for an answer.
“Mr. JudgeHolden,” he said, “as Abraham Lincoln once remarked, in your head would be a good place to keep that information.”
I’ve never since gone into any proceeding without key matters committed to memory. He made me a better lawyer.
Rest In Peace.
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Posted on 4/8/20 at 3:50 pm to JudgeHolden
One of the really great ones I had the honor to study under in law school.
RIP
RIP
Posted on 4/8/20 at 4:30 pm to JudgeHolden
RIP Professor Pugh. I had him for two classes, Evidence and Federal Courts. Since he was legally blind, I used to try to hide in the back to keep from getting called on. Sometimes that worked but usually not. Every year he would have the whole class over to his house for a big yard party complete with a bar and oyster bar. It promoted camaraderie. There have been some great teachers and legal scholars on the faculty of LSU Law School throughout its long history and George Pugh was at the top of the list. They don't make them like that anymore.
Posted on 4/8/20 at 4:42 pm to JudgeHolden
Thanks for sharing the news.
I think he called on a motorcycle helmet in one of my classes.
“Mowing them down, mowing them down...”
I think he called on a motorcycle helmet in one of my classes.
“Mowing them down, mowing them down...”
Posted on 4/8/20 at 4:49 pm to JudgeHolden
Great teacher. I appreciated him a lot more after I graduated. Sorry to hear he is gone.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:05 pm to JudgeHolden
what a GREAT guy
was virtually blind for years;his wife read almost everything to him,including the law school exams
was virtually blind for years;his wife read almost everything to him,including the law school exams
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:05 pm to JudgeHolden
Straight outta Napoleonville
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:11 pm to blueridgeTiger
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One of the really great ones I had the honor to study under in law school.
Yes, he was tough but really a great teacher. My partners and I still use some of his "terms". The best was when he would act like he was the suspect and the cops were asking to search his person, lunchbox or vehicle. Some classic lines there!
"Hey Tiger, I don't need a piece of paper to know my rights!"
"It's in his shoe!"
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:14 pm to SunsetTiger
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“Mowing them down, mowing them down...”
In one of my classes he called on a student and she said "I'll pass". He said "Not necessarily".
This post was edited on 4/9/20 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:18 pm to JudgeHolden
Smart, quick and dedicated. Had the honor of having him for evidence.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:21 pm to JudgeHolden
This thread has certainly identified the legal branch of Tigerdroppings.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:27 pm to tigersbb
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This thread has certainly identified the legal branch of Tigerdroppings.
And stratified that branch by age and school.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 12:32 pm to JudgeHolden
He had an exceptional legal mind. He was also a caring person...but he scared me shitless in class, every single day.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 1:09 pm to OTIS2
I'd like to see the Loyola letter writers defend their position to old Pugh.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 1:25 pm to JudgeHolden
Great man. I was his research assistant. One of my duties was to read into a tape recorder all material he was interested in. I was conservative and he obviously was not. I had to read a book about Bork during his confirmation and then Professor Pugh wanted to debate his merits. Tough job for me as you would imagine. I did very well in criminal justice, which is I guess how I got the offer to be one of his assistants. i didn't do so well in Federal Courts. He told me "don't worry Mr. Pizza, city court needs good lawyers too." He later signed me up for an interview with a Justice on the Louisiana Supreme Court when I was trying to decide whether to interview. Told me I could quit debating it I already had an interview time with the Justice. Man with a great sense of humor that some didn't understand. He really enjoyed teaching and communicating. He will be missed.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 1:27 pm to JudgeHolden
He? Who's he? Remember, we're talking about a lot of Chinese here.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 1:29 pm to Stevo
Agree with what others say. Tough, but a great teacher and amazingly bright...and funny.
Posted on 4/9/20 at 1:36 pm to JudgeHolden
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This post was edited on 2/2/21 at 4:16 am
Posted on 4/9/20 at 1:58 pm to geauxpurple
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They don't make them like that anymore.
I have some good news for you, they still do!
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