Question

Reeves Co. filed suit against Higgins, Inc., seeking damages for copyright violations. Higgins' legal counsel believes it is probable that Higgins will settle the lawsuit for an estimated amount in the range of $170,000 to $270,000, with all amounts in the range considered equally likely. How should Higgins report this litigation

Answer 1

As a liability for the minimum amount of $170,000 along with disclosure of the range

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given Higgins should report this litigation as a LIABILITY for the amount of $170,000 along with disclosure of the range reason been that we were told he will settle the lawsuit with an amount in the range of $170,000 to $270,000 in which all the amounts in the range are considered to be both equally likely which therefore means that he will have to record the LIABILITY at the amount of $170,000 which is appear to be the minimum amount in the range.

Therefore Higgins should report this litigation As a liability for the minimum amount of $170,000 along with disclosure of the range.