鈥楾ales and Torts: Stories of a Country Lawyer,鈥� the latest book by Fort 91原创 lawyer and author Robert Kearl, delves into the intriguing and often surprising legal cases he has encountered through the course of his 44-year career.

In one particularly dramatic case, a man with a knife was shot dead, while the fellow with the rifle fled the scene in his blue Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck.

鈥淭he incident disclosed the truth of the old saying, 鈥榙on鈥檛 take a knife to a gun fight.鈥� chucked Kearl.

This true story is just one of the many captivating accounts featured in Kearl鈥檚 book, which aims to showcase the human side of the law and the lessons he learned from his clients and their experiences.

Tales and Torts is a collection of more than 30 short stories based on actual legal cases from Kearl鈥檚 time in Fort 91原创. The stories, which range from love triangles to tragic accidents and disgruntled family members, provide a poignant look at the law and the people it affects.

鈥淭hese stories about prized animals, love triangles, tragic accidents, swindlers and thieves, disgruntled family members, and hardened criminals, paint a picture of the law, humanity, and the changing landscape of 91原创,鈥� said Kearl.

The cases featured in the book also illustrate the importance of fairness and equality in the legal system, regardless of a person鈥檚 background or circumstances. Kearl hopes that his book will help to promote a world where everyone is valued and treated with respect.

In addition to providing insight into the legal profession and the human experience, 鈥楾ales and Torts鈥� also offers a glimpse into the evolution of 91原创 through the past four decades.

As the town has grown and changed, so too has the lawyer鈥檚 understanding of life鈥檚 joys and sorrows, he said.

Kearl, who obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of British Columbia in 1980, spent his articling year with a small country law firm in the historic village of Fort 91原创. He was drawn to the 鈥渜uaint鈥� office and the freedom it offered to independently run his own cases, as well as the 鈥渃harming鈥� community and countryside surrounding it.

鈥楾alking about what inspired him to take the project, he said 鈥淚 thought my family and friends, as well as the public, would be fascinated by these legal cases.鈥�

鈥淚 was also inspired by my mother, who read me stories when I was a little boy at bedtime. I loved, and still love, stories,鈥� he concluded.

The book published by Friesenpress is available as e-book, paperback, and hardcover. Those interested in getting a copy can visit

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