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"Stupid question: if the printer was worth $40 ($75 with shipping) how come the damages are worth $30k" That part is about the admissions, where the plaintiff
by DannyBee 10y ago
"Stupid question: if the printer was worth $40 ($75 with shipping) how come the damages are worth $30k"
That part is about the admissions, where the plaintiff requested the defendant admit damages were 30k (or whatever), and anything not responded to is considered admitted.
- Sacho 10y agoWhat legitimate use does that request serve?
- scott_s 10y agoNone, which the most recent judge recognized.
- DannyBee 10y agoIt was originally meant to allow undisputed facts to enter the record, etc. See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Request_for_admissions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Request_for_admissions You can look at the history of the FRCP to see the changes over the years in how harsh/not harsh this rule has been.