Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Alternative Dispute

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of alternative dispute resolution?

• A) They generally consume more time than litigations.
• B) The person presiding over the resolution process is assigned by a court.
• C) The presiding person is more likely to be familiar with the subject matter of the dispute than a judge would be.
• D) The formal hearing times cannot be changed to accommodate the parties involved.

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