Kuerten Manufacturers sues the Rafter Corporation for patent infringement. The court upholds Kuertens claim and requires Rafter

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Kuerten Manufacturers sues the Rafter for patent infringement. The court upholds Kuerten’s claim and requires Rafter to pay Kuerten $2,000,000 in damages. However, the court does not allow Kuerten to recover its $100,000 in legal expenses from Rafter. Can Kuerten deduct the $100,000 in legal expenses? Would your answer change if Kuerten were allowed to collect the legal fees from Rafter?

Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...