Carrie Smith takes the stand next. After swearing to tell the truth, she explains that while her daughter loves to pretend otherwise, Bob is a pet rock - not an actual pet. Bob is not alive, and therefore shouldn't count under the statute. She also presents letters from all of the other tenants in the building stating that they didn't even know Bob was there, but agreeing that a rock is not a pet.

You say:

• I'll take the case under advisement. You'll have the decision in a week.