Perspective
Aug. 31, 2010
The Components of Alternative Dispute Resolution
Explore the fundamentals of court-sponsored alternative dispute resolution. By Helen I. Bendix of the L.A. County Superior Court and Alexander M. Wolf of Harvard Law School.
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) generally means resolution of a dispute by means other than a court or jury trial on the merits. ADR provides litigants with a means of resolving cases without the expense or delay of trial. It can cause less damage to existing relationships than litigation, and can give litigants greater control over the process. ADR also helps bench officers trim congested calendars.
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