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(e) Why?

Under 'Why', ask questions like the following.

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Why did the event happen?

Why were the injuries so extensive?

Why did the plaintiff delay in making the claim?

Table 8: 'Why' questions

For 'Why did the event happen', list all possible explanations. For example, ask whether the event happened in the following ways.

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Examples

in anger
in defense
to reduce tax
to avoid tax
through an Act of God
through inexperience
to hurt an opponent
to inform the public
through jealousy
through bad luck

Table 9: Why did the event happen?

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