ADR & Arbitration
What does ADR stand for?
Alternate Dispute Resolution
What type of ADR involves a neutral person helping both sides reach their own agreement without making the decision for them?
Mediation
This document explains the plaintiff’s claims against the defendant.
Complaint
Uh oh, you got pulled over! The officer has detained you and wants to ask you some incriminating questions. What must he/she inform you of first?
Miranda Rights
What branch of government makes the laws?
Legislative
What are two benefits of using ADR?
Faster, cheaper, less formal, more private
In arbitration, the final decision made by the arbitrator is called what?
Award
The document that tells you you’re being sued and when to appear in court.
Summons
Name one Miranda Right.
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What branch of government enforces the laws?
Executive
What are two disadvantages of using ADR?
Limited appeal rights, possible bias, fewer discovery rights
True or False: Parties usually give up their right to a jury trial when agreeing to arbitration.
True
This is the formal delivery of legal documents notifying someone they are being sued.
Service of process
Name one Miranda Right.
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What branch of government interprets the law?
Judicial
Arbitration decisions are final, making them very hard to challenge. What is this called?
Binding
What is a company YOU have agreed to an arbitration clause with?
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If you don’t respond after being properly served, the court may enter this automatic win for the other side.
Default judgment
What amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees due process before someone can lose life, liberty, or property?
Fifth
What does LSAT stand for?
Law School Admissions Test
What is the name of the clause requiring parties to settle disputes through arbitration instead of suing?
Arbitration Clause
What is it called when both sides exchange evidence and information before a hearing or trial?
Discovery
Hand-delivering court papers directly to the person is called this type of service.
Personal service
What is the main purpose of service of process?
To give legal notice of the lawsuit and an opportunity to respond.
What is the person called who delivers court papers to a defendant?
Process server