2. Choices in Civil Justice Ch. 21, Sec. 3 Pp. 574-581

3. Avoiding Civil Trials Mediation – mediator listens to both sides and helps them compromise Arbitration – arbitrator listens to both sides and makes a decision Private judge – both parties hire judge to decide Referee – judge picks a referee, but judge makes decision Mock trial – practice trial without witnesses

4. Cutting the Cost of Trials Small Claims Court – small amounts of money, shorter trials Prepaid Legal Plans – insurance for going to court Storefront Law Offices – low-cost lawyers

5. Debate over Large Awards Some say insurance companies can afford to pay Some say they pass the cost on to average Americans Judges can reduce verdicts “No-Fault” insurance avoids court

6. Questions What happens during a civil case using a private judge (“rent-a- judge”)? a.One side hires a judge b.Both sides hire a judge c.Both sides use a jury d.Both a judge and jury are hired

7. Questions What is the main purpose of a mediator? a.Decides how to settle a conflict b.Gets money awarded in civil cases c.Stops student fights d.Helps people find a compromise

8. Questions Cases heard in small claims court a.Involve large amounts of money b.Take a long period of time c.Are decided by a judge d.Require lawyers and a jury

9. Questions To avoid a civil trial, some people use a.Arbitration b.Referees c.A mock trial d.All of the above