Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Alternative Dispute Resolution, Judgment Debtor, Counterclaim

• School: Western University
• Department: Management and Organizational Studies
• Course: Management and Organizational Studies 2275A/B
• Professor: Philip King

Document Summary

Alternative dispute resolution (options other than litigation ) Define: a process of deliberation and discussion intended to reach a mutually acceptable resolution to a dispute. Advantages: cost effective, quick, helps to preserve the relationship. Resolve any cases at any stage of a dispute. The person responsible should contact the other side to clarify the situation. Manitoba apology legislation permit an individual to show remorse without triggering adverse legal consequences. Reach a settlement enter into a settle agreement or release so that the dispute cannot be resurrected or litigated in the future. Failure to achieve a settlement: sue the other party litigation, mediation or arbitration. Define: a mediator assists the parties in reaching a settlement of their dispute. Voluntarily & imposed (early in the litigation) Mediator neutral 3rd party, like lawyers or retired judges. Voluntary: the adr institute of canada maintains a national roster of mediators. Once the mediator has been chosen, the mediation will happen face to face or online.