Your Knowledge of "Anchor Points" Helps You Advise Your Friend

question 54

Multiple Choice

Your knowledge of "anchor points" helps you advise your friend on how much to ask for in damages.What do you tell your friend?

• A)Only ask for punitive damages.
• B)Ask for less money as the reasonableness of your request will tend to cause the jurors to increase their award.
• C)Do not request damages at all as you're likely to get a liability award that is bigger than if you had requested damages.
• D)Ask for more money, as those who ask for more tend to receive more when the request is based on qualitative evidence.

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Definitions:

Government Regulation

The act by government bodies to control or supervise certain actions, activities, or industries through the enactment of laws and regulations.

Preempted

A situation where a higher authority or law supersedes or takes precedence over a lower one, often preventing certain actions or regulations.

Design Defect

A flaw in the intended design of a product that results in it being unsafe for use or consumption.

Alternative Design

A potential solution or plan that differs from the original or current design, often considered to meet certain goals or solve problems more effectively.