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What is a way of settling a dispute in which both parties agree to abide by the decision of a third party called?
The term for such an agreement, where both parties agree to abide by a mediator's decision is often called arbitration. Or, in some circumstances, binding arbitration. This often seen in Union and management disagreements.
Do arbitrators render legally binding decisions?
yes, If the parties involved agree that the decision made will be legally binding
What are two alternatives for resolving disputes?
Two alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods are arbitration and mediation. Arbitration is where the dispute is given to a third party who makes a ruling on which party is correct. Arbitration may be binding or non binding depending on the agreement of the parties. The other method is mediation where the parties explain their dispute to a third party who works with both sides together to find a settlement to which both parties agree. The mediator makes no decision that binds the parties.
What is delivered at the end of the an arbitration?
Hopefully, an agreement between the two parties. If not, and you are committed to "binding arbitration," the mediators decision has the force of law and both parties are bound by it.
How are arbitrators chosen in a case?
Generally, the parties taking the dispute to arbitration first have an opportunity to choose their own arbitrator if they can agree on one. If they cannot, the arbitration company may give the parties a list of qualified individuals to serve as arbitrators and they may choose an arbitrator from the list. If they cannot agree on one of those arbitrators, the arbitration company will choose one for them. Other arbitration companies may have different methods. See the related link below for the American Arbitration Association procedure for choosing an arbitrator.
What is a Non binding arbitration?
In binding arbitration, the parties contractually agree that they will be bound and abide by the decision of the arbitrator. In non-binding arbitration, each party is free to reject the decision of the arbitrator and either do nothing or take the matter to court.
Can you cancel a contract?
Yes, if both of the parties agree to the cancellation. Yes, if there are terms and conditions that permit either party to back out. And there is always the option of arbitration or of litigation.
A process of resolving conflict in which both sides agree to accept the decision of a third party?
Arbitration
Can a relationship be mended?
Yes.If both parties agree.
What is another word for both parties agree?
"Bipartisan"
What is the source of an arbitrator's authority to arbitrate?
The source of an arbitrator's authority comes from the parties to the dispute being arbitrated. Both parties agree that their dispute will be settled through arbitration rather than through litigation and they enter into a contract promising that the arbitration will be binding they will abide by the decision of the arbitrator. If one party refuses to honor the arbitrator's decision, the other party can go to court and have the court enforce the arbitration decision, but it won't have to litigate the actual dispute all over again.
What is the function of an arbitration?
Arbitration is an out of court way to resolve a dispute between two parties. An arbitrator controls the process. The arbitrator listens to both sides and then makes a decision to who is right.
