Cindy and Clowie Have a Dispute Regarding Ownership of a Dog

question 30

Essay

Cindy and Clowie have a dispute regarding ownership of a dog, Rascal. Cindy removed Rascal's tags in order to give him a bath. Knowing what was coming, Rascal made a run for it and ended up at Clowie's home down the street. When Cindy saw Clowie walking Rascal, she demanded his return. Clowie refused. A lawyer in the neighborhood suggested either an early neutral case evaluation or a mediation in an attempt to resolve the feud. Describe mediation and neutral case evaluation. Which would you suggest and why?

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