Lecture notes Unit 1 - Dispute Solving in the Legal System (NEC13LAW)

Booklet 2 Damages: Compensation paid by the defendant to the claimant, aiming to restore the claimant to their pre-incident position. Includes pecuniary losses (special damages) and non-pecuniary losses (general damages). Advice and Funding: Various sources such as solicitors, barristers, Citizen’s Advice, law centres, and insurance companies. Funding options include private, public, trade unions, pro bono, and conditional fee agreements. Civil Courts: Cases are handled by the county court or high court. Judges in the court of first instance hear facts and apply the law, while judges in the court of appeal handle matters of public importance and can change original sentences. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): Methods include ombudsman, negotiation, mediation, conciliation, and arbitration. These methods aim to resolve disputes outside of court, often being less formal and less costly