Civil Courts and ADR

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What is Negotiation?
Parties reach an agreement with no third party assistance
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What is Mediation?
A neutral party helps parties reach a compromise
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What is Conciliation?
A neutral party suggests grounds for compromise or settlement
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What is Arbitration?
Both parties agree to let a neutral party settle their dispute
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Which Act governs agreements to Arbitrate?
Arbitration Act 1996
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What is the maximum claim allowed on the Small Claims track?
£10,000 (£1,000 for personal injury cases)
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Which Court usually hears Fast Track cases? (£10,000-£25,000)
County Court
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Where do appeals on points of law from the High Court go?
Court of Appeal Civil Division - can leapfrog to Supreme Court with leave
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When can a High Court appeal skip the Court of Appeal and go directly to the Supreme Court?
When statutory interpretation is involved or the Court of Appeal is bound by it's previous decisions
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How long does the defendant have to acknowledge an N1 form with an N9 form?
14 days
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What is Mediation?

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A neutral party helps parties reach a compromise

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What is Conciliation?

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Card 4

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What is Arbitration?

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Card 5

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Which Act governs agreements to Arbitrate?

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