Today, I got a letter in the mail telling me to report for jury duty. The day that I have to show up is the day of my wedding. FML
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Today, after sleeping in, I finally sorted through a stack of mail I had been putting off and I found a Jury summons. Thinking it must be coming up soon, I checked the date, my appearance is scheduled for 7:45am on November 16th. Today is November 17th. FML
Today, I came home after spending two days in the hospital for suicidal ideation and found a summons for jury duty in the mail. FML
Today, my family has begun preparations for my dad's birthday party. We figured out that the closest date that will work is the fifth of June. Also today, I got a letter in the mail. I have jury duty. Take a wild guess what day it's on. FML
Today, after moving back in with my parents, I found out they had held on to a chunk of mail still being sent during the time I had been changing my old address. Included was a summons to jury duty. FML
Today, I found out that my fiancé is going to be deployed on our wedding day. FML
Today, I found out that I have to reschedule my upcoming honeymoon because my office will be understaffed that week, due to the boss going on vacation right after my wedding. Oh, yeah, and he's in my bridal party. FML
Today, I got a letter from the state that I'm being divorced. I've never been married. FML
Today, my fiancée decided to go on a "vacation." Our wedding is tomorrow. FML
Today, I was told there was a bench warrant out for my arrest because a notice to appear for jury duty was sent to my old address and I never responded. I haven't lived at my old address for 2 years. FML
Today, I accidentally slept in two hours later than I was supposed to. Today is my wedding day. FML
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Top comments
KhaleesiDannie 26
There are a million ways to get out of jury duty if push comes to shove just say you're racist...Even better if it's your own race so you got a little crazy going for you too haha
19990231 29
Ditch it. Wedding is more important
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Comments (145)
DarDarHamilton 7
call in and say that your getting married that day.
Labarynth 2
You can tell them you can't go. If they object tell them you will be to mentally distraught to make a fair judgment on the case.
kittymisfit 13
You can defer jury duty for up to 6 months. You can even do ot online and without any documentation proving you have a good reason.
ToxicTyrael 26
Hm. It's america .. can't you sue the state for the wedding costs?
gintwinsmoore 20
not going!!!!
JoshMohawk 11
So what? All you have to do is write a letter requesting an exemption because of your wedding. Not sure what you're upset about.
boultzboi 20
That sux big time
Fr0gs 15
I dont see how getting out of jury duty is fml worthy
duhdarling 11
Call and tell them that!
RocketmanWelbz 17
Say "They stank and I hate 'em!"