Question 1

Early neutral ________ is a proceeding that takes place early in a civil case in which the disputing parties meet with a neutral person who evaluates the case in an attempt to settle the dispute.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Early neutral ________ is a proceeding that...

Question 2

Arbitrators and mediators must be attorneys.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is the name of an individual hired by the parties to decide disputed pretrial matters in civil actions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arbitrator 
B)  Special master 
C)  Mediator 
D)  Private judge

Question 4

To stay a proceeding means to delay or stop the proceeding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an arbitration proceeding that has just one neutral arbitrator compared to an arbitration panel of three arbitrators.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an...

Question 6

A special master is a person usually appointed by a court to resolve disputed pretrial matters in civil actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If a party challenges the validity or enforceability of an arbitration agreement, the other party seeking arbitration might file which action?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stay 
B)  Injunction 
C)  Complaint 
D)  Appeal

Question 8

ADR is never used in criminal cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

A mediator should always be a neutral person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Courts have the right to stay arbitration proceedings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an activity of the American Arbitration Association?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide arbitration services 
B)  Provide mediation services 
C)  Employ experienced lawyers and retired judges to act as neutrals 
D)  All of the above

Question 12

The court cannot order that the parties be bound by alternative dispute resolution without their ______ because in many types of civil cases, parties have a right to a trial.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The court cannot order that the parties...

Question 13

What is the name of an individual hired by the parties to preside over a trial who is often a retired judge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Arbitrator 
B)  Special master 
C)  Mediator 
D)  Private judge

Question 14

What is a proceeding that takes place early in a civil case in which the disputing parties meet with a neutral person who evaluates the case in an attempt to settle the dispute?

Accepted Answer

A)  Summary trial 
B)  Arbitration 
C)  Mini-trial 
D)  Early neutral evaluation

Question 15

What is the name of the federal law found in sections in title 9 of the United States Code that recognizes the enforceability of arbitration agreements in cases dealing with maritime and interstate commerce?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uniform Arbitration Act 
B)  Federal Arbitration Act 
C)  Federal Alternative Dispute Resolution Act 
D)  Federal Mediation Act

Question 16

Match between columns
                        Premises: Arbitration
Mediation
Mini-trial
Early neutral evaluation
Summary trial
Non-binding arbitration
Negotiation
Binding arbitration

Accepted Answer

The Answer of An informal, nonbinding trial in which disputing is...

Question 17

In what types of cases should court-ordered mediation be required?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In what types of cases should court-ordered...

Question 18

A discovery referee to decide disputed pretrial matters in a civil action is paid by the court and not the parties.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The type of ADR most popular with family law and labor matters is:

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitration. 
B)  mediation. 
C)  mini-trial. 
D)  summary trial. 
E)  trial.

Question 20

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:

Accepted Answer

A)  arbitration. 
B)  mediation. 
C)  negotiation. 
D)  mini-trial. 
E)  early neutral evaluation.

Exam 13: Alternative Dispute Resolution

Early neutral ________ is a proceeding that takes place early in a civil case in which the disputing parties meet with a neutral person who evaluates the case in an attempt to settle the dispute.

Arbitrators and mediators must be attorneys.

What is the name of an individual hired by the parties to decide disputed pretrial matters in civil actions?

To stay a proceeding means to delay or stop the proceeding.

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of an arbitration proceeding that has just one neutral arbitrator compared to an arbitration panel of three arbitrators.

A special master is a person usually appointed by a court to resolve disputed pretrial matters in civil actions.

If a party challenges the validity or enforceability of an arbitration agreement, the other party seeking arbitration might file which action?

ADR is never used in criminal cases.

A mediator should always be a neutral person.

Courts have the right to stay arbitration proceedings.

Which of the following is an activity of the American Arbitration Association?

The court cannot order that the parties be bound by alternative dispute resolution without their ______ because in many types of civil cases, parties have a right to a trial.

What is the name of an individual hired by the parties to preside over a trial who is often a retired judge?

What is a proceeding that takes place early in a civil case in which the disputing parties meet with a neutral person who evaluates the case in an attempt to settle the dispute?

What is the name of the federal law found in sections in title 9 of the United States Code that recognizes the enforceability of arbitration agreements in cases dealing with maritime and interstate commerce?

Match the type of alternative dispute resolution to its description.

In what types of cases should court-ordered mediation be required?

A discovery referee to decide disputed pretrial matters in a civil action is paid by the court and not the parties.

The type of ADR most popular with family law and labor matters is:

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: