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 likely
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 will likely review the trial court's finding of fact and modify it if the finding was clearly erroneous. As there is no evidence that Martha was injured in the accident, awarding her $1 million in damages may be considered a clear error by the appellate court.

Martha Brings a Suit Against SafeCars,Inc