10pts for first "Best" answer to these questions about civil cases!?
One reason people takes cases to small claims court is that it:
1. uses a small jury
2. does not allow witnesses
3. awards higher damages
4. takes little time
Storefront legal offices usually:
1. cheat people.
2. do not have qualified attorneys
3. offer set prices for certain legal service.
As a result of large damage awards in civil lawsuits:
1. some cities no longer provide some services
2. everyone who suffers serious loss is paid fairly
3. juries no longer used in personal injury cases.
4. the cost of insurance has dropped.
10pts for first to answer with an answer to the three questions!
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Tags: attorneys, civil lawsuits, damage awards, damages, insurance, juries, little time, personal injury cases, small claims court, storefront
June 22nd, 2010 at 9:18 am
Q#1′
A: takes little time
Q#2′
A: offer set prices
Q#3′
A: everyone who suffers serious loss is paid fairly