2. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE
RESOLUTION (ADR)
METHODS
Civil disputes occur when a person’s rights have been infringed
or an individual has been injured as a result of another person’s
action or inaction
ADR involves settling a civil legal dispute by a
method other than a decision before going to
court.
5. Negotiation :-Negotiation :-
Negotiation is usually carried
out without legal
representatives, but each
party can take their own
legal representation to assist
Negotiation involves two parties discussing and
compromising to obtain an agreed solution
Negotiation is not binding
6. Mediation :-Mediation :-
Mediation involves an impartial third party who listens and
directs discussion but does not suggest outcomes.
Mediation is voluntary
Atmosphere is
informal
All parties have
their say
Mediation is not binding
7. Disputes unsuitable for mediation
disputes where there is no continuing
relationship between the parties
circumstances where both parties are not willing
to attend mediation
where there are overwhelming emotions involved
where there is a history of broken
promises
9. Arbitration :-Arbitration :-
Arbitration involves an independent third party who actually
makes suggestions and actually imposes a decision on the parties.
Arbitration is binding
The magistrates’
court refers all civil
disputes involving
claims less than
10,000 to arbitration
10. Collaborative law :-Collaborative law :-
• Collaborative Divorce and
Alternative Dispute
Resolution as a Practical
Solution. ... Forms of ADR
include negotiation,
mediation, settlement
conferences, and
collaborative divorce (also
known as collaborative
law). Arbitration also is a
form of ADR although it
has some similarities to
litigation
11. Advantages of ADR :-
Less formal than courts
Held at more suitable
venues
Often takes less time than
court
generally cheaper than
litigation
12. Disadvantages of ADR :-
Not suitable for all disputes
Decisions are not legally binding
Dispute may still end up in Court
Need both parties to voluntarily participate