Salina files a suit against tanner. before going to trial, the parties, with their attorneys, meet to try to resolve their dispute. a third party suggests or proposes a resolution, which the parties may or may not adopt. this is

A mediation.

Explanation:

A mediation, as the exercise briefly states, is a stage prior to a trial in which a third neutral party proposes a resolution. This sate is meant to be an alternative to resolve a dispute between, at least, two parties. This third party means to negotiate a settlement.

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