Mediation

Mediation is an alternative to litigation where a third party helps disputing parties negotiate a settlement without a decision maker. The process often follows a structured procedure, resulting in a settlement agreement. If parties wish to challenge the agreement, they must contest the contract's validity, not the underlying issues.

What is the primary role of the third party in mediation?

• To make a binding decision

• To listen and help parties negotiate a settlement

• To find facts and evidence

• To represent one of the parties

What is the typical outcome of a mediation process?

• A court judgment

• A settlement agreement

• An appeal

• A fact-finding report

What happens if a party is unhappy with the mediation agreement the next day?

• They can appeal the decision

• They can litigate the underlying issues

• They must challenge the contract's validity

• They can request a new mediation session