The ADR proceeding involving an out-of-court hearing before a ...

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The ADR proceeding involving an out-of-court hearing before a neutral party who listens to two or more disputing parties and renders a decision resolving the dispute is known as:
 
  a. arbitration.
  b. mediation.
  c. negotiation.
  d. mini-trial.
  e. early neutral evaluation.

Question 2

Explain the difference between a cross-claim, counter-claim, and third-party claim.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

[peilian]

Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

A cross-claim is a claim that one defendant has against another defendant. A counter-claim is a claim that the defendant asserts against the plaintiff. A third-party claim (also known as an interpleader) is a claim that a defendant has against a new party.