Salina files a suit against Tanner. Before going to trial, the parties, with their attorneys, meet to try to resolve their dispute. A third party suggests or proposes a resolution, which the parties may or may not adopt. This is
A) arbitration.
B) mediation.
C) negotiation.
D) not a legitimate form of dispute resolution.

Question

Salina files a suit against Tanner. Before going to trial, the parties, with their attorneys, meet to try to resolve their dispute. A third party suggests or proposes a resolution, which the parties may or may not adopt. This is​
A) ​arbitration.
B) ​mediation.
C) ​negotiation.
D) ​not a legitimate form of dispute resolution.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The scenario described is mediation, where a neutral third party (the mediator) assists the disputing parties in reaching a mutually acceptable agreement. Unlike arbitration, the mediator does not make a decision for the parties.

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