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QuizMultiple Choice

Paralegals, Court Reporters, and Mediators

Question 1 • Introduction to Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security

Why, do you suppose, mediation is also known as alternative dispute resolution?

Answer
A
Alternative dispute resolutions are legal letters signed by both parties agreeing to disagree
B
Mediation serves as a viable and affordable alternative to court trials and often ends with the same result as would a trial
C
Mediation is not known as alternative dispute resolution
D
Mediation, in and of itself, is a dispute that can only be resolved with attorneys

Explanation

Mediation is called alternative dispute resolution because it offers a way to resolve a disagreement without going through a court trial. It is often less expensive and can reach an outcome similar to one a trial might produce, so choice B is correct.

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