Scottish DR: settlement and ADR

This subtopic provides guidance on the ways in which parties can seek to resolve Scottish civil disputes either without the need for court proceedings or prior to determination by the court of the issues in dispute.

For guidance on other key aspects of Scottish civil litigation, see the following overviews, which link through to more detailed guidance:

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   Scottish DR: key developments—overview

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   Scottish DR: courts and civil procedure—overview

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   Scottish DR: prescription and limitation—overview

4. •

   Scottish DR: starting a claim—overview

5. •

   Scottish DR: case management and evidence—overview

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   Scottish DR: expenses and funding—overview

7. •

   Scottish DR: civil appeals and judicial review—overview

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   Scottish DR: claims and remedies—overview

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   Scottish DR: enforcement—overview

Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is a means of resolving a civil dispute between parties other than resorting to court proceedings.

Tenders and pursuers’ offer provide another way of seeking to resolve a dispute without a court needing to determine the issues in dispute:

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   judicial tenders—these are settlement offers made, in monetary claims, by the defender (or, in the case of an offer relating