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| − | Mediation is a process of [[alternative dispute resolution]] (A.D.R.) in which the two parties of a dispute state the facts of their case to an impartial [[mediator]]. The mediator seeks to discover a settlement amenable to both parties by getting at the parties' root interests, as opposed to their bargaining positions. In mediation, the parties retain complete control of their case - at no point will the mediator "settle" the case over the objections of a party. | + | '''Mediation''' is a process of [[alternative dispute resolution]] (A.D.R.) in which the two parties of a dispute state the facts of their case to an impartial [[mediator]]. The mediator seeks to discover a settlement amenable to both parties by getting at the parties' root interests, as opposed to their bargaining positions. In mediation, the parties retain complete control of their case - at no point will the mediator "settle" the case over the objections of a party. |
Mediation is not always successful, but often is, reducing the caseload on America's civil courts. | Mediation is not always successful, but often is, reducing the caseload on America's civil courts. | ||
[[category:legal terms]] | [[category:legal terms]] | ||
Revision as of 14:39, March 11, 2008
Mediation is a process of alternative dispute resolution (A.D.R.) in which the two parties of a dispute state the facts of their case to an impartial mediator. The mediator seeks to discover a settlement amenable to both parties by getting at the parties' root interests, as opposed to their bargaining positions. In mediation, the parties retain complete control of their case - at no point will the mediator "settle" the case over the objections of a party.
Mediation is not always successful, but often is, reducing the caseload on America's civil courts.