Michigan and Many Other States Have Set Limits on the Amount

question 5

Multiple Choice

Michigan and many other states have set limits on the amount of general noneconomic damages that can be awarded in tort cases.Noneconomic damages include damages for

• A)disfigurement.
• B)lost income.
• C)medical expenses.
• D)property damage.

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