(your street city, state, zip) (date) (name street city, state, zip) Dear _______ (name): Your appreciation gift regarding the result of the recent court decision was very thoughtful. However, I must decline your kind offer. As a civil court judge, I work very hard at maintaining an image of impartiality. Accepting gifts could very well taint that image. I do appreciate your kind gesture. Cordially yours, (name) (title)
