When Two Professors Conducted a Study of the American and the Japanese

question 172

Multiple Choice

When two professors conducted a study of the American and the Japanese tort systems, they found that the:

• A) two systems bear no comparison
• B) two systems have major differences
• C) two systems are not all that different in results
• D) Japanese tort system is far superior in protecting consumers
• E) American tort system if far superior in protecting consumers

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Definitions:

Voluntary

A term indicating that an action or process is undertaken by someone's own choice or consent, without external compulsion.

Mandatory

Something that is required or obligatory by law or rules.

Chilling Effect

A chilling effect occurs when the exercise of rights or freedoms is discouraged by the threat of legal sanction or other negative consequences, leading to self-censorship or avoidance of certain actions.

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution where an impartial third party, the arbitrator, makes a binding decision to resolve a dispute outside of court.