A process in which a disagreement between two or more parties is resolved by...
The hearing and determination of a cause between parties in controversy, by a person or persons chosen by the parties.
A non-court procedure for resolving disputes using one or more neutral third parties.
A means to settle issues concerning policy coverage for a certain loss or liability.
The hearing of a dispute by an impartial third person or persons (chosen by the parties), whose award the parties agree to accept.
A process of dispute resolution where a neutral third party renders a decision.
An arbitrator is appointed by the parties to make a binding decision from which there are very limited grounds of appeal. A long established alternative to litigation in court - indeed so established that many do not consider it to be a form of ADR at all, but that ADR is an alternative to it. In many ways arbitration mimics the court process, in that documentation is voluminous and solicitors and barristers commonly appear at hearings, although the strict rules of evidence do not apply. It may be cheaper and quicker than court, though this is debatable.
A hearing between two or more parties that is decided by a third party as a means of settling a dispute.
The involvement of a third party, agreed by both sides, to settle a disagreement. Both parties agree to abide by the third party's decision when both arguments have been heard. The decision is legally binding and arbitration is designed to avoid expensive and lengthy court proceedings.
when litigants, by agreement, submit their dispute to an impartial person who is not a judge. That person, the arbitrator, hears testimony and evidence to reach a decision based upon the evidence and the law. The decision is usually binding on the parties. In divorces the decision is customarily approved by a judge and the arbitrator is required to have special training or certification. The litigants usually pay a flat fee, hourly charge or daily charge to the arbitrator.
the process by which a neutral outside party acts as a "judge," taking evidence and issuing a binding ruling on a contract grievance or other dispute.
Dispute resolution technique in which both parties agree to submit their cases to a private individual or body for resolution. A forum for the fair and impartial settlement of disputes. NFAâ€(tm)s arbitration program provides a forum for resolving futures related disputes.
A process of dispute resolution where both parties agree to abide by the decisions of a neutral third party.
When a person who isn't involved in a case looks at the evidence, hears the arguments, and makes a decision.
Settlement of a dispute between the opposing parties. An arbitration usually abides the ruling of an arbitration panel. According to the SET arbitration regulation requires the opposing parties to appoint one arbitrator each to the arbitration panel, which is chaired by an arbitrator appointed by the SET. The SET arbitration regulation enables speedy and economical settlement of civil disputes between its Members or between a Member and its client.
A procedure used by an acquirer on behalf of the merchant to resolve a chargeback-related dispute with a card issuer.
An alternative dispute resolution method that uses a neutral third party (i.e. arbitrator) to resolve individual, group or labor-management conflicts and issue a binding decision.
A written agreement to refer present or future differences to arbitration is called a submission. The submission of a matter in dispute to arbitration for a determination by an arbiter (instead of a court), eg some leases provide that where the parties fail to agree on rent to be paid on renewal the amount will be fixed by an arbitrator.
System for resolving disputes without reverting to a court. The International Chamber of Commerce rules can be referred to in a contract
The hearing and determination of a case in controversy by a person with power to decide a dispute
a process by which insurance companies usually settle their differences when one company subrogates against another. The decision at arbitration is final and binding.
A form of alternate dispute resolution where the disputants present their dispute to an impartial third party for decision after a hearing where both sides have an opportunity to be heard. Arbitration may be binding or nonbinding based on the agreement of the parties.
A proceeding where both sides submit their dispute to the binding decision of arbitrators rather than judges
Intervention of a third party to solve a civil or commercial dispute under the alternative dispute resolution methods being developed by the EU. (See judicial-civil)
A formal process of dispute resolution in which there are stringent rules of evidence, cross-examination of witnesses, and a legally binding decision made by the arbitrator that all parties must obey.
A dispute resolution process that is binding: disputing parties agree in advance to be bound by the arbitrator's decision. The arbitrator acts as a private judge in a closed and private court. The arbitrator's final decision is based on the evidence and testimony of all parties provided at a hearing convened by the arbitrator. For information about IDA's arbitration process, click here.
The binding resolution of disputes by one or more neutral persons, as a substitute for judicial proceedings; may be invoked only by agreement of the parties to the dispute, but such agreement may be arrived at before there is an actual dispute, for example, through a clause in a contract.
A process of settling a dispute through an impartial party. It is used as an alternative to litigation.
A method of deciding a dispute in which all parties involved agree that an outside person or group should “arbitrate,†or decide upon, a binding resolution to the disagreement.
Process in which a neutral third party (arbitrator) hears arguments from disputants, then issues a decision. Whether court-annexed or private, this process tends to be more formal and judicial than other ADR processes, but less formal than a court procedure. Depending on the situation, an arbitrator's decision can be either binding by law or non-binding. The exact nature of the process and decision is usually prescribed before hand by court rule or a contract.
An out of court proceeding to resolve a civil matter. This is a form of alternative dispute resolution. Usually one or more unrelated third parties, called arbitrators, hear a matter and make a decision that may or may not be binding on the parties.
the intervention into a dispute of an independent, private, and impartial third party who is given the authority by the parties to make a decision on how the conflict will be settled.
The determination of a dispute by a disinterested third party.
A process that involves the submission of a dispute to an arbitrator who renders a decision after hearing arguments and reviewing evidence. It is most widely used in commercial and labor management disagreements and for civil court cases. Arbitration is generally more informal, less complex, quicker. and less expensive than formal court proceedings. It is performed by anyone acceptable to the parties. Lawyers. retired judges, and professionals from various disciplines conduct the proceedings.
The determination of a dispute by a disinterested third person, or persons, selected by the disputants.
Private dispute resolution process, often referred to as alternate dispute resolution, in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to an impartial third party for a decision. Depending on the type of arbitration, the arbitrator's decision may or may not be binding. Several organizations, including the American Arbitration Association and JAMS-Endispute, handle arbitration claims. Courts may require some disputes be submitted to arbitration instead of or prior to the formal trial process.
An out-of-court hearing and resolution of a dispute by an independent individual agreed upon by the parties or appointed by a court. This procedure is usually more informal and expeditious and less costly than a court trial.
A process where two parties who are not able to agree on a contract settlement submit the disagreement to an independent person or persons (appraisers, who in turn appoint an umpire) to resolve the disagreement.
A process through which a third party (the arbitrator) makes a decision. In terms of dismissal, 24 PS 11-1133 of the School Code allows the professional employee to choose to have the association ".... grieve and arbitrate the validity of a professional employe's termination...." if the collective bargaining agreement so provides. The professional employee has the right to choose to file a grievance under the collective bargaining agreement or to request a hearing under the provisions of the School Code but not both.
a method of settling disputes through the intervention of a third party whose decision is final and binding. Page 146
A proceeding whereby both sides to a lawsuit agree to submit their dispute to arbitrators, rather than judges. The arbitration proceeding is expeditious and is legally binding on all parties.
Final and binding arbitration proceeding set forth in the Grievance Procedure of the collective bargaining agreements covering bargaining unit employees. The cost of the arbitration is borne by the loser or split if the arbitrator's decision is split.
is the submission of a dispute to one or more impartial persons for a final and binding decision. Through contractual provisions, the parties may control the range of issues to be resolved, the scope of relief to be awarded, and many procedural aspects of the process.
An attempt to resolve a dispute using a neutral third party. By making arbitration a condition of the loan contract, many lenders impose arbitration on consumers.
A method of alternative dispute resolution in which parties contractually agree to have an arbitrator rule on the merits of their claims. In the construction industry the arbitrator’s decision, called an award, normally is binding upon the parties.
Process by which conflict between two or more parties is resolved by a neutral third party.
Arbitration is a process in which an impartial professional listens to presentations made by the disputants, and then issues a decision that settles the conflict. The result is binding on all parties who have agreed in advance to accept the arbitrator's decision.
When settlement cannot be reached, the Commissioner hands down a decision that binds both parties to resolve the issue. The decision or order may take the form of an award.
is an informal legal process that consumers may use to obtain a resolution of their lemon law case. The decision of the arbitrator is not legally binding on the consumer, but it is binding on the manufacturer. It is a dangerous tool to use, however, because a decision against the consumer may be used by the manufacturer in any future legal proceeding, and that decision has the same weight as if made by a judge in a court of law, even though the arbitrator may have no legal experience or automotive expertise. Note too, that in California arbitration is not a prerequisite for filing a lemon law claim nor for filing a lawsuit against a manufacturer. And don't let the dealer tell you otherwise. Finally, before resorting to arbitration, ask yourself "Who is paying for the arbitration
Having a disputed matter settled by a third party who is not a judge.
A meeting ordered by the court where an appointed arbitrator negotiates a binding settlement between disputing parties.
a form of alternative dispute resolution in which an arbitrator (a neutral decisionmaker) issues a judgment on the legal issues involved in a case after listening to presentations by each party. Arbitration can be binding or nonbinding, depending on the agreement among the parties before the proceeding.
A method of mediating disputes whereby each side chooses their representative, and a third (impartial) individual is chosen.
A system of dispute settlement in which an independent third party (e.g. Queensland Industrial Relations Commission) considers a dispute between two or more parties, and having taken submissions, decides upon the basis of agreement. The decision is then binding on the parties.
A nonjudicial adversarial hearing to determine the obligations and the rights of the parties to an insurance contract.
a dispute resolution process in which an independent third party makes a decision which is legally binding on the participants as the means of resolving the dispute. One of the dispute resolution processes used by the Australian Industrial Relations Commission.
An arbitration is the settlement of a dispute by bringing in another person (an arbitrator) to help in the settlement. An arbitrator can help when there is a dispute between management and labor (the bosses and the workers) to prevent a strike. An arbitrator can also help settle a dispute between partners when the business is partnership is being dissolved (they decide to quit running the business). In general, arbitration is less expensive and more satisfying than having to go to court to settle a distpute.
An informal trial proceeding used to settle disputes rather than pursuing formal court proceedings. A decision by an arbitrator can be either binding (final decision) or non-binding (parties may ignore decision).
The term used to describe a form of dispute resolution that occurs outside of the court system, usually by private agreement between parties. Basically, arbitration is a dispute resolution system where the parties submit arguments and evidence to a neutral person, known as the arbitrator, who then renders a decision, called an award, based upon the evidence and arguments presented.
The procedure an Acquirer may use to resolve a complaint with a Card Issuer on behalf of the establishment.
Settling of a dispute by an outside person or persons, chosen by both sides.
Means of settling a dispute between two parties in which the matter is decided by a third party chosen by the two disputants.
An unbiased person or panel is used to resolve a dispute over the responsibility for -or extent of- a loss. Arbitration is an alternative to going to court to settle a dispute.
An arbitrator is appointed by the parties to make a binding decision from which there are very limited grounds of appeal. In many ways arbitration is not unlike the court process. Surroundings are similar, although usually more informal and solicitors and barristers commonly appear at hearings. Strict rules of evidence, however, do not apply. An arbitration decision is generally enforceable worldwide.
