legal arbitration
Binding third-party judgment
Legal arbitration is a method of resolving disputes outside the court system, where parties agree to have their case heard by one or more neutral arbitrators whose decision is typically binding.
It's commonly used in commercial contracts, employment agreements, and consumer disputes as an alternative to litigation.
Arbitration tends to be faster and less formal than court proceedings, though critics argue it can favor corporations over individuals.
The contract required legal arbitration for any disputes rather than a jury trial.
- neutral third partyUninvolved person who arbitrates
- out of courtResolved privately, no trial
- contract disputesDisagreements over binding agreements
- claimantOne asserting entitlement
- expert witnessProfessional providing specialized testimony
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