What is the test for a jury to award damages for pain and suffering?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Lollar v. Trappen, F058116, No. MCV038811 (Cal. App. 2010):
We concluded that "[t]he critical issue subject to review by the trial and appellate courts is whether the jury's award for pain and suffering is just and reasonable as required by law...." (Garfoot v. Avila, supra, 213 Cal.App.3d at p. 1211.)
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