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

question 36

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)Ask only 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.