Legally-Themed Racehorse Names? Your Nominations, Please
Hearing about a racing horse named "Affirmed" led us to start thinking about other legally-themed horse names. A few ideas:
-- "Reversed" (or "Reversed and Remanded")
We liked how it played off of "Affirmed." But it's "probably not the kind of message you want to send to the oddsmakers," said a friend.
-- "Cert Denied"
Kinda badass, no? We'll put it down as a possibility.
-- "GVR"
Suggested by another friend, to continue on the Supreme Court disposition theme. "GVR" stands for "Grant, Vacate, and Remand" -- which can, depending on the circumstances, be something of a benchslap. But maybe it's too technical, appreciated only by SCOTUS junkies?
-- "Desuetude"
Nominated by a third friend (in the midst of studying for law-school finals). It's erudite, but a bit short on sex appeal.
Have an idea for a law-related racehorse name, à la Affirmed? If so, feel free to leave it in the comments. If we get enough nominations, maybe we'll hold a contest. Also, feel free to weigh in on the names previously mentioned, if you strong feelings about any of them.
Update: Please make sure that your nomination complies with these naming rules (posted by a helpful commenter).
More about racehorses and the law, after the jump.
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