Abbreviated mediation
If you have to appear before the Small Claims Tribunal or Minor Debts Court it is possible to settle your matter by abbreviated mediation before the magistrate makes that decision for you.
A trained mediator from one of our dispute resolution centres will provide free assistance to help you and the other party discuss your dispute and come up with a solution that suits you both.
Experience shows that 50–60 per cent of abbreviated mediations reach an agreement. If you are unable to reach an agreement your matter will be determined by the court.
Is abbreviated mediation for me?Just about any matter that comes before the Small Claims Tribunal or Minor Debt Court is suitable for abbreviated mediation, for example:
- unpaid debts
- dishonoured cheques
- wages owing
- disputes about dividing fences
- disagreements over work done
- consumer/trader issues
- property damage from vehicles.
In some cases tenancy matters may also be addressed through abbreviated mediation.
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