ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR), AN ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION
THE PEACEFUL WAY TO RESOLVE DISPUTES, AN ALTERNATIVE TO LITIGATION. " See you in Court!” This is a phrase you hear quite often. To the majority of people, LITIGATION is the only way to solve their ‘ legal wahala’ or misunderstanding with the other party. Like the saying goes, “there are so many ways to kill a cat,” so are there other alternatives to litigation. These ‘alternatives’ are the Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms like NEGOTIATION, MEDIATION and ARBITRATION. You do NOT always need to resort to litigation to resolve a conflict and this is why! Firstly, whereas litigation strains the existing relationships between the parties, Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes strive to mend or restore that relationship. This is simple as ABC, would you sue a spouse you are still in love with during the pendency of the marriage, especially if you still want that relationship to stand the test of time? I believe your answer is no and your first alternative will ...