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.
Marionville is a city in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,113 at the 2000 census. On March 12, 2006, a tornado hit the town, destroying houses and killing two people. It was rated as an F3.