A(n)________ is a voluntary private proceeding in which lawyers for each side present a shortened version of their case to the representatives of both sides.
A)pretrial hearing
B)arbitration
C)mini-trial
D)appeal

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The description provided fits a mini-trial, which is a voluntary private proceeding where both sides present their case in a shortened version to representatives from both sides. Option A, a pretrial hearing, isn't a voluntary proceeding - it's usually ordered by the court to clarify certain issues before the trial. Option B, arbitration, is similar to a trial, but with a neutral third party making the final decision. Option D, an appeal, is a process where a higher court reviews the decision made by a lower court. Therefore, the correct answer is C, mini-trial.

A(n)________ Is a Voluntary Private Proceeding in Which Lawyers for Each