In Banks V

question 69

Multiple Choice

In Banks v.Lockhart,the case in the text,at issue was whether the trial court erred when it denied the defendant's request for a remittitur.A remittitur is:

• A)a demand that the jury demonstrate how it calculated damages to determine their validity.
• B)a retrial based on the same facts but leaving the issue of damages to the judge.
• C)a ruling by the court that the jury's damages award was excessive.
• D)a directed verdict because the evidence did not prove a prima facie case of battery.

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Definitions:

Scope

The extent or range of coverage, application, or operation; the breadth of something.

Interests

Refers to the preferences or desires individuals or groups have, which often guide their actions and decisions.

Positions

The locations or roles assigned to individuals or things in relation to others within a structure, system, or context.

BATNA

Best Alternative To a Negotiated Agreement; the best course of action that a party can take if negotiations fail and an agreement cannot be reached.