"Your Honor, I object," Mr. Jordan said. "We have had no chance to depose this or any other witness in Discovery.""Under the rules of an administrative hearing, there is no Discovery requirement of any sort," Judge Crenshaw said. "Objection overruled. Please continue, Mr. Smithers.""Your Honor, due to the seriousness of these allegations, I request that all witnesses be sworn," Mr. Smithers said."But these are your witnesses, Mr. Smithers," Judge Crenshaw reminded him."Nonetheless, Your Honor, I would so request to prevent any legal silliness down the road," Mr. Smithers said."Very well," Judge Crenshaw said. "Mrs. Kumms, please raise your right hand. Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help your God?""I do," Susan said."Are you aware of the penalties for perjury, Mrs. Kumms?" Judge Crenshaw asked."Not in particular, though I imagine that it would include jail," Susan replied."Indeed," Judge Crenshaw said. "You may proceed, Mr. Smith
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