Lucille Files a Suit Against Murray

question 35

Multiple Choice

Lucille files a suit against Murray.They meet,and each party's attorney argues the party's case before a judge and jury.The jury presents an advisory verdict,after which the judge meets with the parties to encourage them to settle their dispute.This is

• A)a mini-trial.
• B)a summary jury trial.
• C)early neutral case evaluation.
• D)not a legitimate form of dispute resolution.

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