Vera,Chuck and Dave Are Involved in an Acrimonious Dispute Over

question 40

Multiple Choice

Vera,Chuck and Dave are involved in an acrimonious dispute over the house and land that belonged to their grandparents.While Chuck wants to sell the property and divide the money equally,Vera wants to keep the house,but sell the surrounding land while Dave wants to keep both.The three opt for mediation and the mediator tells them that the value of the land is likely to increase steadily over the next few years.He suggests that Vera and Dave give Chuck one-third of the current value of the house and land while Vera keeps the house,paying Chuck another third of the value.Chuck keeps the land,paying Vera accordingly.The three reject the proposal.What functions was the mediator performing in this case?

• A) facilitation and formulation
• B) confrontation and manipulation
• C) manipulation and formulation
• D) formulation and confrontation

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Definitions:

Strict-liability

A legal doctrine in tort law that holds a party responsible for their actions or products, without the need to prove negligence or fault.

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Negligent

Failing to take proper care in doing something, leading to damage or harm to others.