Practice question · Multiple choice
Mediation and arbitration both involve a neutral third party, yet they belong to fundamentally different dispute-resolution categories. What determines this conceptual divide, and what does it mean for the parties involved?
Hints
- Who holds the authority to determine the legal outcome in each process?
- Does the mere intervention of an external facilitator alter who decides the dispute?
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B. The neutral party only possesses adjudicative power in arbitration
Why
Confusing the presence of a third party with the power to impose an outcome ignores the core distinction of decision-making authority. Outside the judiciary, private neutrals can still render binding decisions in arbitration, while mediators solely assist party-driven resolution.
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