A firm of shady outside London brokers was prosecuted for swindling. In acquitting them the court, with great severity, said:
"There is not sufficient evidence to convict you, but if anyone wishes to know my opinion of you I hope that they will refer to me."
Next day the firm's advertisement appeared in every available medium with the following, well displayed: "Reference as to probity, by special permission, the Lord Chief Justice of England."
