MindTap Business Law, 1 term (6 months) Printed Access Card for Cross/Miller's The Legal Environment of Business: Text and Cases, 10th (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Frank B. Cross, Roger LeRoy Miller
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Chapter 3, Problem 2IS
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Case Summary: In a case between two persons S and T, the decision came in favor of the person S and against T. But S is not satisfied with the amount of relief granted.
To Explain: The case when the parties can appeal to a higher court.
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