EXTRACTS FROM THE TESTIMONY OF DEFENDANT LAUTZ[519]
DIRECT EXAMINATION
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Dr. Grube (counsel for defendant Lautz): Mr. Lautz, is it correct that in 1938 you received an offer to become senate president in the Reich Military Court?
Defendant Lautz: That is correct. I was well known to the Ministerial Director at the High Command of the Wehrmacht, Lehmann, who appeared as a witness before this Tribunal and who offered me in 1918 to become senate president at the Reich Military Court.
Q. Just a moment, I believe you made a mistake, you meant to say 1938?
A. Yes, 1938.
Q. At that time, would you have improved your financial situation if you had accepted?
A. Yes. The position was much better paid.
Q. Why did you not accept that position?