CAS Exam 6C Spring 2016, Question 7
Study guide: Exam 6C
Part a (0.5 points)
Identify a group of defendants that are frequently negatively impacted by the legal doctrine of joint and several liability. Briefly describe how this legal doctrine may impact the group in lawsuits.
Part b (0.5 points)
Identify and briefly describe a possible reform to the joint and several doctrine to alleviate the potential negative impact to groups identified in part a. above.
Part c (0.5 points)
Describe a concern that the trial lawyers may use to argue against a tort reform to the joint and several liability doctrine.
Part d (0.25 points)
Identify a potential remedy to address the concern mentioned in part c. above.
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