NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE, PLOT 91, CASDASTRAL ZONE, NNAMDI AZIKIWE EXPRESS WAY, JABI, ABUJA.
FACULTY OF LAW
JUNE/JULY 2013 EXAMINATION

COURSE CODE: LAW517

COURSE TITLE: ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hours

INSTRUCTION: Answer any 5  questions. All questions carry equal marks

1.  What are the distinction between Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and Litigation in Nigeria?

2. (a) Identify and discuss the purpose and advantages of Alternative Dispute Resolution in Nigeria.

(b) What are the limitations to the use of ADR in Nigeria.

3. Discuss the development of legal framework on Arbitration in Nigeria.

4.  Conciliation is a means of settling disputes between parties in Nigeria. Discuss

5. Discuss sources of power in negotiation and negotiation methods.

6.  Discuss with illustration and judicial authority when mediation will not be applicable and factors that may encourage mediation.

7. Using relevant legal authorities, discuss the arbitration clause and the features of arbitration.

8. List four arbitration institutions in Nigeria and discuss their objectives.

9. Discuss arbitration and its limitations in Nigeria.