Arbitration and litigation

Question 1

used to resolve a dispute between private parties in court

Answer 1

litigation

Question 2

by whom the pre-trail work is carried out (uk)

Answer 2

solicitor

Question 3

who will represent the claimant of defendant during a hearing or trail

Answer 3

barrister

Question 4

ADR

Answer 4

alternative dispute resolution

Question 5

impartial referee who decides on the matter, the parties are bound by his decision

Answer 5

arbitration

Question 6

ODR

Answer 6

online dispute resolution

Question 7

files a lawsuit against the defendant

Answer 7

claimant

Question 8

delivers judgement when the case has been heard

Answer 8

the court

Question 9

an arbiter or arbitration tribunal decides on the outcome of the case

Answer 9

arbitration

Question 10

an independent third party helps the disputing parties reach a settlement

Answer 10

mediation

Question 11

phase where the dispute arises and one party will have their lawyer send a letter to the other party in an attempt to reach settlement.

Answer 11

pre-trail phase

Question 12

stage where the facts of the case are heard bu a jury or a judge. the court delivers judgement

Answer 12

trail phase

Question 13

stage where one or both parties gather evidence about the dispute (taking testimonies, examine documents)

Answer 13

discovery phase

Question 14

stage where the winning party can collect the judgement

Answer 14

enforcement phase

Question 15

5 tips to prevent large legal fees

Answer 15

• try to reach a settlement
• hire a lawyer before firing someone
• get everything in writing
• insert a ‘loser pays’ rule
• check insurance policies

Question 16

a large sum of money which is paid to someone

Answer 16

payout

Question 17

a legal restriction imposed by a government administrative agencey

Answer 17

regulation

Question 18

to give attention to or deal with a matter or problem

Answer 18

to face/adres

Question 19

to experience something, usually something unpleasant, as a result of actions you have taken

Answer 19

to incur

Question 20

letter you send before going to trail

Answer 20

letter before action

Question 21

paragraps in a letter before action

Answer 21

paragraph1: initial reference to the instructing client
paragraph2: intstructing client’s complaint
paragraph3: outline of any evidence supporting the instructing client’s view
paragraph4: details of legal remedies available
paragraph5: what must be done to avoid legal action

Question 22

when an employee resigns as a result of the employer creating a hostile work environment.

Answer 22

constructive dismissal

Question 23

a statement that injures a third party’s reputation

Answer 23

defamation

Question 24

the one that receives a letter before action

Answer 24

recipient