Open AccessThe Small Claims and Access to Justice Dispute Resolution: Trends and Issues
Author(s) -
Paul Nejelski
Publication year - 1982
Publication title -
alberta law review
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1925-8356
pISSN - 0002-4821
DOI - 10.29173/alr1815
Subject(s) - dispute resolution , economic justice , perspective (graphical) , political science , law , alternative dispute resolution , resolution (logic) , law and economics , dispute mechanism , sociology , computer science , artificial intelligence
Many alternatives to the official courts are appearing in the United States to settle small claims disputes. In presenting an overview of the American experience, the author poses many fundamental questions on the policies which inform the litigation process. From this discussion, an outline of the 'ebb and flow' of reform of judicial structures arises, adding perspective to the proposals to change the small claims court