In May 2013, Case Co. filed suit against Wayne, Inc., seeking $1,900,000 in damages for patent infringement.

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In May 2013, Case Co. filed suit against Wayne, Inc., seeking $1,900,000 in damages for patent infringement. A court verdict in November 2016 awarded Case $1,500,000 in damages, but Wayne's appeal is not expected to be decided before 2018. Case's counsel believes it is probable that Case will be successful against Wayne for an estimated amount in the range between $800,000 and $1,100,000. With $1,000,000 considered the most likely amount. What amount should Case record as income from the lawsuit in the year ended December 31. 2016?
a. $0
b. $ 800,000
C. $1,000,000
d. $1,500,000
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Intermediate accounting

ISBN: 978-0077647094

7th edition

Authors: J. David Spiceland, James Sepe, Mark Nelson

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