The larger a defendant's expected payment to a plaintiff, the more likely the case will be settled regardless if the expected payment is high due to the plaintiff's probability of winning, or if there is a large potential damage payment.

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This statement is true. When the expected payment to a plaintiff is higher, it becomes more desirable for the defendant to settle the case rather than risk a trial and potentially having to pay out even more in damages. This holds true whether the expected payment is high due to the plaintiff's probability of winning or a large potential damage payment.

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