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Chapter 10 of 10All chapters
  1. 1How legal systems work
  2. 2Criminal and civil
  3. 3Contracts
  4. 4Consumer protection
  5. 5Employment
  6. 6Property and tenancy
  7. 7Intellectual property
  8. 8Family and inheritance
  9. 9Rights when dealing with authority
  10. 10Resolving disputes

Chapter 10 of 10

Resolving disputes

Court is the last option.

Before litigation

Complain in writing with dates and evidence, use the organisation's process, then an ombudsman or regulator where one exists. Mediation resolves many disputes far more cheaply.

  • Small claims tracks handle modest amounts without lawyers.
  • Keep records; a contemporaneous note carries real weight.

If proceedings start

Deadlines are strict and missing one can lose the case by default. Get advice early, since legal aid, insurance cover or a free clinic may be available.