The ADR proceeding involving an out-of-court hearing before a neutral party who listens to two or more disputing parties and renders a decision resolving the dispute is known as:

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The description given in the question matches the process of arbitration, where a neutral third party hears the arguments of the disputing parties and makes a decision that can be legally binding. Mediation (B) involves a neutral third party facilitating communication and negotiation between the parties, but the mediator does not make a decision. Negotiation (C) is a process where parties directly communicate and negotiate with each other without the help of a neutral third party. Mini-trial (D) is a process where parties present their cases to a panel of high-level executives and a neutral adviser who attempts to facilitate a settlement. Early neutral evaluation (E) involves a neutral third party giving an early evaluation of the case, but the decision is not binding.

The ADR Proceeding Involving an Out-Of-Court Hearing Before a Neutral