Introductory Business Law CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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According to the CLUE provisions, how should damages be awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit?

  1. The exact monetary amount of the deceased’s lost wages

  2. An equal amount for each family member

  3. A lump sum to cover the lost wages, pain, and suffering of the deceased

  4. An amount to cover the lost wages and medical bills of the deceased

The correct answer is: A lump sum to cover the lost wages, pain, and suffering of the deceased

Damages should be awarded in a wrongful death lawsuit according to the CLUE provisions by providing a lump sum that covers the lost wages, pain, and suffering of the deceased. This is because the purpose of the damages is to compensate for the loss of life, not just the monetary value. Options A and D are incorrect because they only cover specific expenses of the deceased, whereas option B does not take into account the individual circumstances and losses of each family member. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate and fair way to award damages in a wrongful death lawsuit, as it considers the overall impact of the loss.