Which of the Following Statements Extracted from an Entity's Lawyer's

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements extracted from an entity's lawyer's letter concerning litigation, claims, and assessments most likely would cause the auditor to request clarification?

• A)"I believe that the possible liability to the company is nominal in amount."
• B)"I believe that the action can be settled for less than the damages claimed."
• C)"I believe that the plaintiff's case against the company is without merit."
• D)"I believe that the company will be able to defend this action successfully."

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Definitions:

Voir Dire

A legal process in jury selection where potential jurors are questioned about their qualifications and ability to judge a case impartially.

Change Of Venue

Moving a trial to a new location where there has been less pretrial publicity.

Recovered Memories

Memories of traumatic events that were unconsciously blocked and later brought back to consciousness.

Challenge For Cause

A request made by an attorney that a potential juror be removed from the jury panel because he or she is clearly biased and will be unable to hear the case fairly.