Alternative Disputes

What are alternative dispute resolutions?

• they are different ways to stay out of court

• they are a voluntary agreement

• they are what you have to pay for out of court

• they are negotiations you have with different parties

What are the 4 types of alternative dispute resolutions?

• defendant, arbitration, BATNA, negotiation

• formal review, preponderance of evidence, beyond a reasonable doubt, aquittal

• negotiation, arbitration, mediation, conciliation

• litigation, remedy, and payment of damages

This is when someone facilitates the dispute between participants.

• negotiation

• arbitration

• litigation

• mediation

This is a voluntary agreement where participants work out a solution directly.

• arbitration

• conciliation

• mediation

• negotiation

This is when a third party explains the law to both parties, and makes a decision. But neither needs to agree to it.

• mediation

• conciliation

• negotiation

• litigation

This is when participants choose a third party to make the final decision based on the evidence provided. Once the decision is made, neither side can reject it.

• negotiation

• litigation

• arbitration

• mediation

If you're involved in litigation you are involved in...

• the court

• arbitration

• mediation

• negotation

In which of the following, do participants have their voice heard more?

• mediation

• arbitration

• court

• negotiation

In which of the following do the participants have the least amount of control?

• arbitration

• litigation

• mediation

• negotiation

Which of the following are more expensive for the public (our taxes go to it)?

• negotiation

• arbitration

• mediation

• litigation