Arbitration is a formal method of dispute resolution involving a third party neutral who makes a binding decision. The neutral third party (the 'arbitrator', 'arbiter' or ' arbitral tribunal ') renders the decision in …

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Oct 26, 2023 · Arbitration is handled outside of the traditional court system. In this alternative process, an arbiter is a qualified decision-maker – often a lawyer or a retired judge – who hears both sides...

In a small claims case, the court decides whether the case is subject to arbitration at the time the magistrate’s order is appealed. In all other cases, the court decides whether the case is eligible for …

Oct 21, 2025 · Arbitration, nonjudicial legal technique for resolving disputes by referring them to a neutral party for a binding decision, or “award.” An arbitrator may consist of a single person or an …

Sep 19, 2023 · Arbitration occurs when parties seek to resolve a legal dispute outside of the court system. They use a neutral third party called an arbitrator. Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute …

Arbitration refers to an alternative dispute resolution method where the parties in dispute agree to have their case heard by a qualified arbitrator out of court.

Jul 24, 2025 · Arbitration is a private method for resolving disputes outside of a public court. It involves parties presenting their disagreement to a neutral third party, known as an arbitrator, who acts as a …

Arbitration is a dispute-resolution process in which the parties select a neutral third party to resolve their claims. Parties typically agree to arbitrate in order to avoid the time, expense, and complexity of …

Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a …