How Many Civil Cases Are Settled Before Trial

question 24

Multiple Choice

How many civil cases are settled before trial?

• A) 40-50 percent
• B) 20-25 percent
• C) 75-80 percent
• D) over 90-95 percent

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Definitions:

NPV

Net Present Value represents the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Net Present Value

A financial metric used to evaluate the profitability of an investment, calculated by subtracting the present value of cash outflows from the present value of cash inflows over a period of time.

Cost of Capital

The profit rate that an organization must reach in its investment operations to keep its market status and draw financial resources.

Cash Inflows

The total amount of money being transferred into a business, typically measured over a specific period of time.