Author Question: BigCo believes that it is at fault and substantial damages will be awarded. Therefore, the ... (Read 147 times)

ghost! · **on:** Aug 3, 2018

BigCo believes that it is at fault and substantial damages will be awarded. Therefore, the corporation's main goal is to try to settle the case as quickly as possible. The defendant would likely proceed by:

a. Advising its counsel to have the case set for trial as soon as possible.
b. Advising its counsel to do nothing hoping the plaintiff will come to them and also want to settle.
c. Advising its counsel to suggest to the other side that the parties engage in mediation.
d. Advising its counsel to suggest to the other side that the parties engage in arbitration.

Question 2

If the main goal of BigCo is to avoid the publicity of the case, BigCo would likely want its case decided by:

a. A bench trial by a judge.
b. Arbitration.
c. Mediation.
d. A jury trial.