Finally, consider the following cost-shifting rule, similar in spirit to federal rule 68. if the case goes to trial and no damages are awarded, each side pays its own expenses. if damages are awarded and are lower than a settlement offer the plaintiff (victim) refused, the plaintiff pays both sides’ expenses. if damages are higher than a settlement offer the defendant (insurer) refused, the defendant pays both sides’ expenses

Ascientist successfully predicts the outcome of an experiment. you watch carefully and know he didn't cheat. the scientist's success shows that: a) the scientist knows absolute truth about this experiment; success is not possible unless you know the truthb) the scientist was just lucky; no one ever knows what's going on, so successful predictions require luckc) the scientist may know the truth, or at least know something that is close to the truth, or the scientist may have gotten lucky this time; you can't be absolutely sured) the scientist really was cheating, even though you didn't see the cheating; no one can get things right, except by cheatinge) the scientist spent the night at a particular hotel chain and go a free breakfast, giving the scientist the ability to do amazing things