A timber buyer and a private landowner have conflicting accounts of what was verbally agreed upon during a timber sale negotiation. What best practice, if followed initially, would have MOST effectively prevented this dispute?
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A
Recording all phone calls without consent
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B
Documenting all material agreements in writing and having both parties sign prior to commencing any operations
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C
Using a neutral third-party mediator for all verbal discussions
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D
Relying on witnesses present during the negotiation