Mediation is an alternative method used in finding solutions to disputes in the Polish law system Cover Image

Mediacja jako alternatywna metoda rozwiązywania sporów w polskim systemie prawnym
Mediation is an alternative method used in finding solutions to disputes in the Polish law system

Author(s): Lilla Kula
Subject(s): Civil Law, Theory of Communication
Published by: Oficyna Wydawnicza KA AFM
Keywords: mediation; mediator; conflict

Summary/Abstract: The alternative methods used in finding solutions to disputes are also called the ADR methods. Th is is an abbreviation for Alternative Dispute Resolution and it means alternative (in relation to legal proceedings) ways of finding solutions to disputes. We should include mediation among such methods. Th e word ‘mediation’ comes from the Greek language (medos – mediating, not belonging to any of the sides), and Latin (mediatio – mediation). Mediation is a voluntary, confi dential, legal proceeding conducted by the parties of the particular dispute in cases in which it is possible to reach a compromise in the presence of an impartial and neutral third party who is called a ‘mediator’.

  • Issue Year: 16/2015
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 113-136
  • Page Count: 14
  • Language: Polish