Cullen files a suit against Demi. Cullen and Demi meet, and each party's attorney argues the party's case before a judge and jury. The jury presents an advisory verdict, after which the judge meets with the parties to encourage them to settle their dispute. This is
A) court-ordered arbitration.
B) early neutral case evaluation.
C) a mini-trial.
D) a summary jury trial.

Question

Cullen files a suit against Demi. Cullen and Demi meet, and each party's attorney argues the party's case before a judge and jury. The jury presents an advisory verdict, after which the judge meets with the parties to encourage them to settle their dispute. This is​
A) ​court-ordered arbitration.
B) ​early neutral case evaluation.
C) ​a mini-trial.
D) ​a summary jury trial.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

This scenario describes a summary jury trial, which involves an abbreviated trial before a jury whose verdict is non-binding but intended to encourage settlement negotiations.

Cullen Files a Suit Against Demi