Alpha Construction Is Having a Dispute with a Home Buyer

question 5

Multiple Choice

Alpha Construction is having a dispute with a home buyer about some of the terms of their building contract. Both Alpha and the home buyer want to avoid the expense of going to court, but they cannot agree on how to settle their disagreement.
-The two parties eventually agree to ask Samir Abbas, an attorney and trusted friend, to help them informally to solve their problem. Samir's role is that of a(n) _______ .

• A) mediator
• B) officiant
• C) arbitrator
• D) consultant
• E) conciliator

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Definitions:

Special Verdict Stage

A phase in a trial where the jury is asked to make findings on specific factual questions before reaching a verdict.

Offer of Proof Stage

A phase in legal proceedings where a party indicates what evidence would be provided to prove a point or defense, often after an objection to said evidence.

Stare Decisis

A legal principle that mandates courts to follow the precedents set by previous decisions in similar cases.

Writ of Certiorari

An order by a higher court to review the decision of a lower court or administrative agency.