WATCH: Lawyers - Lawyers! - Argue Over Airplane Armrest

<p></em></p><p>Civility on airplanes these days seems to be long gone. Arguments can erupt over anything in a cramped space.</p><p>But you would expect a little more from two attorneys, wouldn't you? Perhaps the same intelligence and decorum that they show in a courtroom?</p><p>Not on this plane.</p><p>A Monarch Airways flight from London's Gatwick Airport to Malaga, Spain was the scene of an argument three days ago between a man and a woman, both of whom described themselves as lawyers.</p><p>The case in question?</p><p>Use of an armrest between them.</p><p>That's right. The two barristers were arguing over an armrest. Fortunately, it did not escalate beyond some name-calling and, as you would expect among lawyers, each of them stating their case.</p><p>The jury? Dozens of other passengers, one of whom took this video.</p><p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8enZnG-MsW0" width="560">##</iframe></p>

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