A Program That Is in Widespread Use to Reduce Costly

question 5

Multiple Choice

A program that is in widespread use to reduce costly litigation in the United States is:

• A) alternative dispute resolution.
• B) the expansion of expert witnesses.
• C) an annual reduction of the numbers of lawyers graduating from college.
• D) the refusal by the courts to hear any product-liability claims.

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Definitions:

Hypothetical Syllogism

Hypothetical Syllogism is a form of logical argument comprising two conditional statements and a conclusion, based on the "if...then..." structure.

Fallacy

A mistaken belief or error in reasoning often resulting in a weak argument.

Consequent

The second part of a conditional statement, which is the result or outcome that follows from the condition stated in the first part (the antecedent).

Proposition

A statement that expresses a judgement or opinion which can be either true or false.