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Old 08-25-2014, 10:01 PM   #10
eschwartz
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I seem to be the plaintiff's nightmare, because
"Do you believe that there are too many frivolous lawsuits in this country?" Yes.
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More likely to side with defendant
The defense lawyer has now fallen in love with you.
"Do you believe that investing is similar to gambling?" Yes.
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More likely to side with defendant
This is a common sentiment held by a subgroup of jurors in a case involving investments. Plaintiff lawyers may be concerned that you will put too much responsibility on the investor to guard her own money.
Also, I am under 30, so obviously I don't care about old people.
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More likely to side with defendant
Plaintiff lawyers may believe that because you are a younger person, you may be less likely to sympathize with someone in her 60s and would be less likely to be disturbed by the idea of losing a lot of money later in life.

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