What Is a Summary Jury Trial

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Multiple Choice

What is a summary jury trial?

• A) An abbreviated trial that leads to a nonbinding jury verdict.
• B) An unabbreviated trial that leads to a binding jury verdict.
• C) An abbreviated trial that leads to a binding jury verdict.
• D) An abbreviated trial in which only a few witnesses are called to the stand leading to a binding verdict.
• E) A binding trial conducted by a panel of mediators after a failed mediation.

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