Jackson, a homeowner, files a lawsuit against Johnson, his construction contractor. Prior to trial, they meet with their attorneys to try to resolve their dispute before going to trial. This proceeding is known as: c. negotiation.
Explanation:
Negotiation is a process attempting settlement between two parties involved in dispute without going to court. The dispute can be tried to settle with or without the attorneys to represent them.
In the given scenario, Jackson is a house owner and Johnson is his construction contractor. Jackson decided to file a case against Johnson. Both of them decided to meet their lawyers to solve the dispute before the trial in the court. This kind of action is known as negotiation.
