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.
Olivia is a city in Renville County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,570 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Renville County.