For a complex case, 5 to 10 years.
However that's good:
- It'll tie him up with constant demands, even if lawyers are handling
- It'll make sure he remains in the news at least monthly, probably for the rest of his life
Giuliani is in tough place. He can't afford to lose.
A typical New York pay-out for an individual in a serious case is NZ $7 million. So we're looking for at least that much.
NZ $38 billion is the largest single award, against Phil Morris tobacco company.
Civil case are independent of any criminal case. Civil case have a much lower burden of proof.
