{"id":16316,"date":"2024-02-15T15:56:08","date_gmt":"2024-02-15T15:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hansells.co.uk\/?post_type=news&p=16316"},"modified":"2024-02-15T16:21:53","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T16:21:53","slug":"attempting-mediation-a-wise-choice-before-court-action","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.hansells.co.uk\/news\/attempting-mediation-a-wise-choice-before-court-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Attempting Mediation: A Wise Choice Before Court Action, benefits of Alternative Dispute Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"
In a recent ruling, the Court of Appeal in Churchill v. Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416<\/a> emphasised the significance of alternative dispute resolution<\/a> (ADR) as a pivotal part of the dispute resolution process.<\/p>\n The case revolved around James Churchill’s property in Merthyr Tydfil, where Japanese Knotweed encroached from neighbouring land owned by the Council. Churchill sought compensation, leading to a legal battle. The Council urged him to use their internal complaints procedure, but Churchill initiated court proceedings instead.<\/p>\n In conclusion, this case underscores the merits of exploring mediation and ADR options before rushing into court proceedings. It aligns with the broader shift towards compulsory ADR, highlighting the growing importance of alternative dispute resolution in today’s legal landscape.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":16317,"template":"","acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nKey Takeaways:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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