If a Lawsuit Is Filed That Is Totally Lacking in Merit

question 82

True/False

If a lawsuit is filed that is totally lacking in merit, the attorney filing the lawsuit can be fined according to Federal Rule 11.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The profit a company generates after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue.

Dividend

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to its shareholders, typically in the form of cash or stock.

Treasury Stock

Shares once issued to the public but then re-obtained by the originating company, lessening the quantity of stock present in the marketplace.

Common Stock

Equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, giving holders the right to vote and share in the company's profits.