Contact between an individual and a decision maker without the other parties beingpresent is considered:
A) de novo
B) amicus curiae
C) ex parte
D) sua sponte

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Ex parte communication refers to contact with a decision maker by one party without the presence of the other parties involved in the case. It is generally considered inappropriate as it can undermine the adversarial process and compromise the impartiality of the decision maker. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Contact Between an Individual and a Decision Maker Without the Other