RW>But on a serious tone, if the amount of money asked for
  >wasn't a half mill or so most major cities (and
  >companies) would just settle it because it would be
  >cheaper than fighting it in court with $400+ per hr
  >lawyers.
If the city knew that their legal position was solid (as it would
be in the scenario you suggested) they would NOT settle.
CHARLES HUNTER
 * 1st 2.00 #9124 * A pessimist is never disappointed.
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