RA 9285

Imagine you and your neighbor are arguing about a fence. Instead of going to court, you both decide to sit down with a neutral person to talk things out and find a solution you both like. Which core principle of ADR is really shining through here?

• Confidentiality

• Party Autonomy and Self-Determination

• Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness

• Neutrality of the Third Party

Why is it such a big deal that what you say during a mediation session usually stays private and can't be used against you in court later? What principle is this protecting?

• Voluntariness

• Enforceability of Agreements

• Confidentiality

• Informality and Flexibility

When you choose to participate in mediation, you're not forced to agree to anything. You can walk away if you feel it's not working for you. This highlights which important ADR principle?

• Promotion of Amicable Settlement

• Voluntariness

• Efficiency

• Neutrality

A mediator's main job is to help parties talk and understand each other, without taking sides or telling anyone what to do. This describes the principle of:

• Party Autonomy

• Enforceability

• Neutrality and Impartiality of the Third Party

• Informality

Think about how long and expensive court cases can be. ADR processes try to avoid all that hassle and cost. Which principle captures this benefit?

• Promotion of Amicable Settlement

• Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness

• Confidentiality

• Voluntariness

If you reach a mediation agreement, and it's properly documented, it can often be enforced by a court just like a regular court order. What principle is at play here?

• Informality and Flexibility

• Promotion of Amicable Settlement

• Party Autonomy

• Enforceability of Agreements/Awards

ADR processes are generally less rigid than traditional court hearings, meaning you don't have to follow super strict rules of procedure or evidence. What's the point of this informality?

• To encourage more open and creative problem-solving.

• To confuse the parties.

• To save on legal fees

• To make it harder to reach an agreement.

The main goal of ADR isn't to declare a "winner" and "loser," but to help people find common ground and solve their issues peacefully. This aligns with which principle?

• Neutrality

• Promotion of Amicable Settlement

• Confidentiality

• Enforceability

You and your business partner have a big disagreement, and your contract says you have to go to arbitration if disputes arise. This initial step, where you formally ask for arbitration, is called:

• Notice of Arbitration

• Request for Mediation

• Certificate to File Action

• Judicial Approval

In a typical mediation session, after the mediator explains the rules, what's usually the next step where each person gets to share their side of the story?

• Party Presentations

• Caucuses

• Agreement Drafting

• Option Generation