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Wealth of Litigants at Trial

In trials, particularly jury trials, it is generally improper to bring up the relative wealth of the parties. The size, wealth, and corporate status of a party during trial are improper when intended to arouse prejudice and not within the scope of legitimate argument. Porter v. Toys ‘R’ Us-Delaware, Inc., 152 S.W.3d 310, 324 (Mo. Ct….

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