Here again, the fair outcome was to look at what would have happened if the insurer's normal practice had been followed.

This may improve their payoff, but it may not be seen as a fair outcome to other agents.

In these studies, people in all roles tend to seek somewhat fair outcomes, even if that comes at a cost to themselves.

"It is apparent that more of my time will be spent fighting for a fair outcome on these issues," he said.

The mayor says his push for nonpartisan elections will lead to fairer outcomes.

The goal here, a divergence from prior procedure, is rather to set up a fair outcome than to give effect to the parties' common intention.

By using trained judges and independent experts, health court advocates hope to achieve more fair outcomes at lower costs.

And a move to career average will secure fairer outcomes for lower paid workers, most of whom are women.

"Anybody who was really concerned with a fair outcome would encourage as far an outside review of the machines as possible," he said.

Only a broadly based round will guarantee a fair outcome for all members.