A means of settling disputes, under which parties submit the matter to a neutral third party of their choosing to resolve the dispute by issuing a binding decision is called:
A) mediation
B) negotiation
C) mini-trial
D) arbitration
E) summary jury trial

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The description in the question is of arbitration, therefore the answer is D. Mediation involves a neutral third party helping parties reach a mutually agreeable solution but does not issue a binding decision. Negotiation involves parties directly communicating to reach a resolution without a third party. Mini-trials and summary jury trials involve presenting arguments to a panel of representatives or a mock jury, but are not binding decisions.

A Means of Settling Disputes, Under Which Parties Submit the Matter