Which of the following statements is true about a minitrial?

Select one:

a. A minitrial involves a six-member mock jury empaneled by the court that hears a shortened presentation of the case by the lawyers for each side and renders an advisory verdict.

b. A minitrial often involves a neutral third-party advisor who will render a nonbinding opinion, if a settlement is not reached, regarding how a dispute is likely to be resolved if it goes to trial.

c. A minitrial is conducted under court guidance.

d. A minitrial differs from mediation in that the third-party to whom the dispute is submitted decides the outcome.