Alternative Dispute Resolution is a mechanism by which different types of legal disputes are resolved through out-of-court processes like arbitration, and mediation as an alternative to civil litigation. ADR methods can be effective in reducing the time, money, and adversarial nature associated with traditional court-based proceedings.
Batesville is a city in Franklin and Ripley counties in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 6,033 at the 2000 census. Both the Batesville Casket Company and the Hill-Rom hospital bed manufacturer are headquartered in this town.