Weaknesses Of Mediation ( Pre Trial Procedure )

Question 1

Time and cost involved in preparing for and attending mediation can be significant

Answer 1

Waste of time and money if a party isn’t prepared to settle

Question 2

Stressful, particularly if one party is intimidated by the process or by the other side

Answer 2

One party may dominate the other

Question 3

One party may be dissatisfied with the outcome

Answer 3

May feel pressured to settle to avoid costs of going to court

Question 4

Decision is not binding

Answer 4

Unless they sign a legally binding agreement

Question 5

Some situations, mediation may not be suitable

Answer 5

Especially between long running disputes