Miscellaneous: Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm...

By livin - 11/09/2009 06:10 - United States

Today, I found out that on Wednesday, when I have 2 exams, I'm called to testify in court. If I go to court, I cannot make the exams. If I take the exams, I'll be held in contempt and arrested. FML

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By Anonymous - 07/07/2009 05:46 - United States

Today, I found out that my father, who is divorced from my mother, has set up a lawsuit against her and that I am required to go to court and testify against her as a witness. I've tried to keep neutral for six years, and I'll go to jail if I don't show up. FML

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Today, I had to skip class to attend a truancy court hearing. FML

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By Username - 04/05/2011 03:24

Today, I can't attend an interview for a great job because I have an exam. An exam I need to pass in order to have a great job like the one I'm missing the interview for. FML

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By VonGore - 03/09/2021 14:00

Today, my professor stated that every student who had perfect attendance would be exempt from taking the final. Having perfect attendance so far, I was thrilled. Then come to find out I have jury duty the day before the exam; she won't excuse my absence. FML

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By anonymous - 10/11/2016 14:29 - United States - Lewistown

Today, I was subpoenaed on behalf of my mother-in-law. My husband said if I didn't defend her and consequently lie under oath, our marriage is over. She said, "I can get rid of two problems in one day!" FML

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By Anonymous - 10/06/2014 15:05 - Malaysia - Kuala Lumpur

Today, I got cited for "internet plagiarism" and called to the dean's office. I'd been sitting a closed-book written exam, and my teacher had been breathing down my neck the whole time. FML

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By Joe - 25/02/2009 19:05 - United States

Today, I had the cops called on me because I accidentally texted "I'm going to kill you and use your head as hood ornament" to my ex-fiancé, instead of my best friend. I only texted that because he got a better grade on an exam than me. Now I have a court date. FML

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Jonr1138 6

Friday 11 September 2009 16:12

call your instructors. they should let you take the exams another day due to your court appearence. if they won't talk to the dean. sucks that you have to go to court though.

Gesq1 0

Friday 11 September 2009 16:16

This is simple. Show the subpoena to your professor. If you haven't been subpoenaed then you're not under a legal obligation to attend - unless you've been previously ordered by the judge to be there. Have one of the lawyers write a quick letter. There are things you can do here. Don't just wallow on FML.

Comments

Faminn123 0

Saturday 12 September 2009 2:04

You should have no problems taking the exams and doing jury duty. They are required to allow you to take them!

5upernova 3

Saturday 12 September 2009 2:07

Tell your school ASAP! I hope it is not too late to let them know.

roobear 2

Saturday 12 September 2009 2:55

Um, this is pretty standard. It happens to a lot of people. Just let your professors know in advance and they have to allow you to take it at another time. Flipping idiot, this isn't an FYL. Pull your head out of your butt. This MIGHT belong on mlia but it's not funny either. I just feel angry at myself for wasting time reading this worthless post. You sir should take yourself out to a pasture and shoot yourself. You are polluting the gene pool.

LilaBear 1

Saturday 12 September 2009 3:45

This isn't an FML. Just show the examiner your summons (or do whatever application your school requires) and they have to let you take the exam another time.

antonioohama 0

Saturday 12 September 2009 5:27

Write them a letter that says you have exams that day!! That's the most obvious response.

TheOtherNewest1 6

Saturday 12 September 2009 6:23

I fought the law and the law won....

CountDuk 5

Saturday 12 September 2009 6:27

TALK TO YOUR TEACHERS AND SET UP A DATE TO TAKE THE EXAMS EARLY!!! If that doesn't work out, definitely go to court instead, because if you go to prison they may confiscate your exams...

miyon_fml 0

Saturday 12 September 2009 6:31

Man FYL, I hope it works out for you. Hopefull the dept heads will understand. I had to miss a test due to giving birth to my son. It took me about 2 weeks to be able to get premssion to retake the test. My professor was very mean and acutally insulting about it, such as you should have contacted me that day if you couldnt make the test. Tried to explain that during labor I 1. wasn't really thinking about the test and 2. I wasn't really up to using the phone.

Teekayahr 0

Saturday 12 September 2009 7:21

I can't believe you didn't think of talking to your teachers before posting. I'm sure if you wanted to make a fuss of it that there's some sort of legal requirement they have to follow.