Judge — November 14, 1891 — page 8: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This appears to be a satirical cartoon titled "The Last-Will-and-Testament in Which Lawyer Vulture..." The visible panels depict a vulture (representing a scheming lawyer) engaged in corrupt legal practices. The cartoon critiques predatory lawyers who exploit vulnerable people—particularly the wealthy or dying—to enrich themselves through fraudulent wills and estates. Panel 3 shows the vulture "producing an iron-bound will," suggesting the fabrication of false legal documents. The surrounding scenes show various victims and chaotic circumstances, emphasizing the cartoon's message about legal corruption and exploitation of the vulnerable. This reflects late-19th/early-20th-century American concerns about unscrupulous attorneys taking advantage of clients during estate settlements.