Alternative Dispute Resolution

Question 0

2. Mediation

Answer 0

Employ a 3rd party to relay messages

• mediator can’t offer solutions
• parties must make decision
• not legally binding unless contract signed

Question 1

1. Negotiation

Answer 1

• 2 parties try and reach agreement
• no 3rd party / lawyers
• amicable, cheap, informal, friendly, quick
• not legally binding or enforceable

Question 2

3. Conciliation

Answer 2

Employ 3rd party to help reach a compromise

• 3rd party can offer solutions
• quick and potentially cheap
• not legally binding unless agreements signed

Question 3

4. Arbitration used in two ways

- formal hearing or by post

Answer 3

Both parties agree to abide by decision if person other than judge. Arbitrators usually an expert in the field in dispute, decision can be enforced by court