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WorksheetsAlternative Dispute Resolutions
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 37mins
Directions
Identify the following methods of alternative dispute resolution
Scenario #1
The parties to a divorce meet with a neutral third party who emphasizes points of agreement and proposes solutions to resolve their dispute. After several hours, the parties come to a solution.
Binding Arbitration
Summary Jury Trial
Mediation
Negotiation
Directions
Identify the following methods of alternative dispute resolution
Scenario #2
The parties to a contract dispute submit it to a neutral third party for a legally binding resolution. The neutral third party is not a court
Binding Arbitration
Negotiation resulting in a settlement agreement
Summary Jury Trial
Mediation
Directions
Identify the following methods of alternative dispute resolution
Scenario #3
The plaintiff and defense attorneys in a personal-injury case propose settlement figures to oneanother and their clients in an effort to resolve the lawsuit voluntarily.
Binding Arbritration
Negotiation Resulting in a settlement agreement
Negotiation
Mediation
Which of the following are more expensive for the public (our taxes go to it)?
negotiation
arbitration
mediation
litigation
What is the role of the mediator?
Offer a solution to the parties involved in the mediation
Act as an impartial third party facilitating discussion without taking a side
Investigate the issue being discussed
To pronounce the verdict of the jury
The outcome of mediation is legally binding
True
False
The outcome of arbitration is...
Decided by the parties and is not legally binding
Decided by the parties and is legally binding
Decided by the arbitrator and is not legally binding
Decided by the arbitrator and is legally binding
Which of the following are benefits of arbitration?
Usually faster than a court case
The outcome is legally binding
Allows for win-win scenarios for the parties
Provides a cooperative solution
Which of the following are disadvantages of mediation?
A solution may not be reached
Only allows for win/lose scenarios
Can be expensive due to significant fees
Decision is not legally binding
ADR was introduced because...
The court process is lengthy, expensive and alienating
The Federal government implemented an Act of Parliament
Directions
Identify the following methods of alternative dispute resolution
Scenario #4
The attorneys from the personal-injury example above are able to reach an acceptable settlement figure of $100,000. They draft an agreement whereby the plaintiff gives up her right to sue in exchange for a payment of $100,000 by the defendant.
Negotiation, resulting in a settlement agreement
Mediation
Summary Jury Trial
Binding Aarbitration
Constructive Response
What is ADR ? List ( 1 )advantage & (1 )disadvantage of this process.
