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14 DISPUTE RESOLUTION

CHAPTER 14 Dispute resolution Traditionally, dispute resolution meant resort to the courts with the attendant delay, costs and frequently unsatisfactory results. Especially in a construction setting, the complexity of disputes has inevitably increased the expense and delay of both litigation and arbitration. There is increasing interest in various other ways . . . Read more

15 KEY ISSUES IN DISPUTE RESOLUTION

CHAPTER 15 Key issues in dispute resolution Agreements The two most common forms of dispute resolution, which require an agreement, are arbitration and adjudication. Of course, there is mediation but the agreements there are a bit more casual, as one cannot be forced to mediate, but one can be required . . . Read more