Juno's Case Has Just Been Settled and She Received a Check

question 2

Multiple Choice

Juno's case has just been settled and she received a check from her lawyer in the amount of $54,356.97. Juno wonders where that peculiar number came from because the case was settled for $100,000. Juno

• A) should ask the judge why she didn't get the full amount.
• B) should ask the lawyer for an explanation of the amount over the phone.
• C) should take it for granted that whatever sum she has gotten is correct because lawyers are bound to deal ethically with their clients.
• D) should ask the lawyer for an "accounting" of her case that sets forth all of the expenses and deductions from the $100,000 recovery. She is entitled to an accounting.

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