What is the purpose of ADR?

• A. To escalate disputes to courts quickly
• B. To resolve disputes through litigation
• C. To avoid the costs and time of going to court
• D. To delay disputes indefinitely

Answer: (C)

ADR, or Alternative Dispute Resolution, aims to settle disputes without going to court. It includes methods like negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, which let parties reach an agreement more quickly and with less expense than formal litigation. The key benefit is avoiding the costs and time tied to court proceedings, while often providing more privacy and greater control over the outcome. The other options don’t fit because ADR is not about escalating to courts, resolving through litigation, or delaying indefinitely; it’s about offering a faster, cheaper path to resolution outside the courtroom.