Kobe files a suit against joanna. they meet, and each party's attorney argues the party's case before a judge and jury. the jury presents an advisory verdict, after which the judge meets with the parties to encourage them to settle their dispute. this is

The correct answer is: A Summary Jury Trial

Explanation:

Unlike most legal cases seen on a television set, the United States is now increasingly adopting a 'Summary Jury Trial;

What it does is give a chance for people involved in family disputes, property disputes etc to become part of a faux trail, where the jury is able to present it's verdict.

With all the information in mind, parties are given a chance to try and settle any of their disputes between themselves before starting a former trial that can be expensive and long for both parties involved.