Discussion Questions
1. Compare and contrast a motion to dismiss with other pretrial motions. Identify their chief differences.
2. Some consumer advocates argue that high attorney contingency fees-sometimes reaching 40 percent-unfairly deprive winning plaintiffs of too much of their awards. Should the government put a cap on contingency fees at, say 20 percent? Why or why not?
3. What is the possible effects of granting a motion to dismiss?