Judicial Arbitration is like a trial. But it is less formal and there is no jury.When the parties stipulate to arbitration, the case must be set for arbitration forthwith. Arbitration is a creature of contract. Only parties who agreed to arbitrate can be required to submit their disputes to arbitration. Drafting an enforceable arbitration agreement in California demands a nuanced understanding of both statespecific and federal laws. Plaintiff elects to refer this case to judicial arbitration and agrees to limit recovery to the amount specified in Code of. Civil Procedure section 1141.11. You must complete the "Claimant" and "Respondent" portions on the front of a Submission Agreement. In the blank spaces provided for the claimants' names, you.