12-21-2023, 04:12 PM
(12-21-2023, 03:39 PM)pally Wrote: The X-factor in any jury trial is the jury. In the Guiliani case, the women made very sympathetic witnesses as ordinary Americans just doing their civic duty and were publically and cruelly attacked by a public official, which set off a firestorm of abuse from those who supported what he said.
The award will be appealed and likely knocked back or behind the scenes negotiations will result in a settlement
Indeed. The problem is that it shouldn't have to be "knocked back". The target shouldn't be order a ridiculous judgment so it can be retracted to a reasonable amount later. The target should be make a logical judgment in the first place so the process can be concluded.
