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Outmoded name for a variety of [[Dispute resolution]] processes and techniques which, while not within the traditional mainstream of jurisprudence, have gained acceptance among both the general public and the legal profession. The processes were initially termed "alternative" because they were seen as extra-legal supplements to traditional jurisprudence. With the continuing increase |
Outmoded name for a variety of [[Dispute resolution]] processes and techniques which, while not within the traditional mainstream of jurisprudence, have gained acceptance among both the general public and the legal profession. The processes were initially termed "alternative" because they were seen as extra-legal supplements to traditional jurisprudence. With the continuing increase in caseload placing great strain on traditional courts, many judges came to see dispute resolution as a acceptable means of decreasing caseload in traditional courts, while settling disputes in a fair and equitable way. |
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Revision as of 23:56, 7 January 2002
Outmoded name for a variety of Dispute resolution processes and techniques which, while not within the traditional mainstream of jurisprudence, have gained acceptance among both the general public and the legal profession. The processes were initially termed "alternative" because they were seen as extra-legal supplements to traditional jurisprudence. With the continuing increase in caseload placing great strain on traditional courts, many judges came to see dispute resolution as a acceptable means of decreasing caseload in traditional courts, while settling disputes in a fair and equitable way.
See also Arbitration, Mediation, Conciliation, and Negotiation.