In the Case in the Text,Meyer V

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the case in the text,Meyer v.Christie,why did the intermediate court affirm the jury's damages award?

• A)The defendants conspired to take the development opportunity from the plaintiffs.
• B)Expert testimony proved that the plaintiffs suffered a loss of $7 million.
• C)The award was proven beyond a reasonable doubt at trial.
• D)It was reasonable under the circumstances and the award could not be exact because of the defendants' own actions that gave rise to the lawsuit.

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