Alternative Dispute Resolution Is an Increasingly Popular Alternative to Litigation

question 49

Multiple Choice

Alternative dispute resolution is an increasingly popular alternative to litigation because:

• A)Judges are generally perceived as out of touch with community values.
• B)Lawyers seek to make the courtroom less accessible to aspiring litigants.
• C)The depiction of the courtroom in popular television has discouraged potential litigants.
• D)It is generally cheaper, faster, more private and less stressful than going to court.

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Definitions:

Delivery Contract

An agreement specifying the terms under which goods will be delivered from a seller to a buyer, including timing and location.

Common Carrier's Hands

In transportation law, common carrier's hands refer to the possession and responsibility of goods by a common carrier, who transports goods for the public under regulatory guidelines.

Ambiguous Contract

A contractual agreement that is unclear or can be understood in more than one way due to vague or conflicting terms.

Sale-Or-Return

A sales agreement that allows the buyer to sell the goods and return any unsold items back to the supplier.