Instead of going to court, two parties in dispute agree to a neutral third party listening to both sides of the argument and helping to resolve the dispute. What is the term for this type of dispute resolution?

A. med-arb
B. discovery
C. pleadings
D. arbitration
E. mediation

E. mediation

Mediation is a method in which a neutral third party listens to both sides of the argument and then helps resolve the dispute. Med-arb is a combination of both mediation and arbitration. Discovery is a phase of a lawsuit. Arbitration is a method of settling a dispute where both parties agree to abide by the decision of an arbitrator and is usually established by contract. Pleadings are documents filed with court before the trial.