Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Comparative Perspectives : Springer : 9783031574757 : 3031574753 : 24 Jul 2024 : This book explores the various types of Appropriate Dispute Resolution (ADR) applied in Nigeria, the UK, and the US. It critically examines the effectiveness of mediation, arbitration, restorative justice, collaborative law, and online dispute resolution (ODR) in settling disputes or conflicts, while also demonstrating the benefits of ADR and multi-door courthouses (MDCs). The book provides a concise introduction to the resolution of disputes or conflicts in Africa prior to the advent of colonial rule. It suggests that a 'legal transplant' can also take place from a less complex society to a more complex one, contrary to the general belief that legal transplants usually proceed from a more complex society to a less complex one. The book aims to help people understand ADR mechanisms and the advantages of settling disputes using means other than litigation. It presents Tradi