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Legal System 7
Civil Process & ADR
Term | Definition |
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Conciliation | Form of ADR where 3rd party can suggest solutions |
Mediation | Form of ADR where 3rd party facilitates discussions |
Burchell | Builder who offered to go to mediation |
Dunnett | Lady who didn't have to pay court costs despite losing |
Halsey | Claimant in case that clarified rules on costs and ADR |
Arbitration | Form of ADR where a 3rd party decides the outcome |
Negotiation | Form of ADR that parties can undertake without a 3rd party being involved |
Family Law Act 1986 | Judge can insist that parties in a divorce case attempt ADR |
ODR | Online Dispute Resolution |
Scott v Avery clause | Contractual term that triggers arbitration |
County Court | Lowest level of civil court |
High Court | Deals with civil cases over £50,000 |
Fast track | Deals with cases between £10,000 and £25,000 |
Multi-track | Cases concerning over £25,000 |
Small claims track | Cases concerning under £10,000 |