Martha brings a suit against SafeCars, Inc.claiming that she was injured during a car crash due to defects in the car she had purchased from SafeCars.There is no evidence that Martha was injured in the accident, but the trial court awards her $1 million in damages.SafeCars appeals the decision.The appellate court will most likelys
A)not modify the trial court's finding of fact because appellate courts are forbidden to look at questions of fact.
B)modify the trial court's finding of fact because the finding was clearly erroneous.
C)modify the trial court's finding of fact because the award amount was more than $25,000.
D)modify the trial court's finding of fact because the award amount was less than $5 million.

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The appellate court has the authority to modify the trial court's finding of fact if it determines that the finding was clearly erroneous. However, the appellate court will not modify the facts if they are reasonably supported by the evidence. Additionally, the award amount is not relevant to the appellate court's decision to modify the fact-finding.

Martha Brings a Suit Against SafeCars, Inc