An open question to the attorneys on this thread....If Michael and Terri received a jury award from the malpractice suit, wouldn't there be a record? Further, if money (700K) was awarded to Terri for rehabilitation and nursing care, wouldn't Michael have had to state on the record that he planned to maintain Terri's health and welfare? If so, there should be a transcript of his testimony/deposition. Both would be sworn...either could sink his sudden "rememberance" of Terri wanting not be left on life support. He can't have it both ways...If he stated under oath that she wanted to die, that would have been reflected in the award and transcript. I'd love to see a certified copy of his testimony during the lawsuit.
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
CASE NO. 92-939-15
EXCERPT OF JURY TRIAL - TESTIMONY OF MICHAEL RICHARD SCHIAVO
(November 5, 1992)
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Q. Why did you want to learn to be a nurse?
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A. Because I enjoy it and I want to learn more how to take care of Terry.
Q. You're a young man. Your life is ahead of you. Your future is beyond
you. Up the road, when you look up the road, what do you see for yourself?
A. I see myself hopefully finishing school and taking care of my wife.
Q. Where do you want to take care of your wife?
A. I want to bring my wife home.
Q. If you had the resources available to you, if you had the equipment and the
people, would you do that?
A. Yes, I would, in a heartbeat.
Q. How do you feel about being married to Terry now?
A. I feel wonderful. She's my life and I wouldn't trade her for the world.
I believe in my -- I believe in my wedding vows.
Q. What do you mean? You want to take a minute?
A. Yeah.
MR. WOODWORTH: If the Court would let us take a minute.
Q. (BY MR. WOODWORTH:) You okay?
A. Yeah. I'm sorry.
Q. Have -- you said you believe in your wedding vows, what do you
mean by that?
A. I believe in the vows that I took with my wife,
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through sickness, in health, for richer or poorer. I married my wife
because I love her and I want to spend the rest of my life with her.
I'm going to do that.
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