When parties to a dispute come together to present evidence in court,the formal setting with authority to adjudicate claims or disputes is called a bench or jury _____.

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A trial is the formal setting with authority to adjudicate claims or disputes where the parties present evidence to a bench (a judge) or a jury. The other options are not a suitable match for the given definition. An appellate proceeding is a review of a decision made by a lower court, a hearing is a less formal proceeding than a trial, and a warrant is a legal document authorizing an action, such as a search or an arrest.

When Parties to a Dispute Come Together to Present Evidence