SOME
lawyers in Lagos have called on litigants to explore Alternative Dispute
Resolution (ADR) options in the settlement of cases.
The lawyers, who made the call at the weekend, said ADR would
ensure speedy disposition of cases.
ADR is a form of dispute resolution devoid of the usual
technicalities of the courts.
There are a handful of ADR options like arbitration,
mediation, negotiation and others which help parties to reach peaceful
settlement
The
ADR mechanism is a very useful tool in resolving issues between parties
although some litigants choose not to explore that option.”
It is cheaper, it saves time, and in the long run, the disputing
parties are happy with the result of the technique. It is now mandatory in the
rules of court that any action commenced under writ must go through the ADR
process.
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