We talked about the importance of a cooperation in civil cases. Phil has brought an action against Barb. Phil is suing Barb for $75,000. Barb responds to the action and agrees to settle for $65,000. Phil does not want to settle. What typically will happen in this situation?

a) The courts will respond to Phil by awarding him $50,000 plus order Phil to pay $1500.00 to Barb.

b) The courts will respond to Phil by awarding him $75,000 and penalize Barb by ordering her to pay Phil an additional $1500.00.

c) The courts do not allow the plaintiff and the defendant to settle in cases involving amounts higher than $50,000.

d) The courts will respond to Phil and Barb by awarding them $0