Jodie Is a Member of a Jury That Is Trying

question 69

Multiple Choice

Jodie is a member of a jury that is trying to decide whether to award a plaintiff $5,000 or $10,000 in damages. While most of the jury favours the smaller award, Jodie favours the larger one. Jodie is the last to respond when the foreman polls the jury. What would make Jodie most likely to maintain her own view?

• A) There is little discussion before the jury is polled.
• B) One other juror votes for the larger award.
• C) The other jurors are all male.
• D) The other jurors are all female.

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