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If I ever used "born with" in the court room, people would look at me like I just landed in from Mars.
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I've been to court a few times as an appraiser over the last 15 years, and I've found the environment to be a lot less sophisticated than I'd expected or hoped. Mine are usually divorce or estate deals, and the classic car argument is a bit of a sideshow to the non-car folks in attendance.
I don't use the term much in my printed appraisals, but its a pretty clear, plain spoken way to differentiate
"an" original engine from "the" original engine. One statement to that effect to the courtroom should bring everyone up to speed, and eliminate any dismissive glances at an otherwise credible witness.
