Some people complain we live in an overly litigious society,. Besides attorneys' fees, the associated costs of a lawsuit such as court filing fees, process servers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and the like make lawsuits very expensi1e. With that in mind:

• Evaluate the argument that many potential fraud cases that should be pursued in court are not tried.
• Why else would a prospective plaintiff choose not to pursue legal recourse in a fraud action?
• What are some barriers to bringing a successful fraud suit in civil court?