All Civil Trial Division matters including arbitration level cases are filed through the civil electronic filing system. See First Judicial District website.The arbitration of claims can take several different forms in Pennsylvania, but can be generally categorized as either compulsory judicial arbitration. Attorneys argue the case and present opening and closing statements, there is a discovery phase, and evidence is presented. It's best to avoid the Arbitration Center in a limited tort case. Compulsory Arbitration is a death sentence for most limited tort cases. This program provides for prompt and final determination of cases pending in Common Pleas Court in Philadelphia or disputes, not yet in suit. The American Arbitration Association® (AAA®) developed these Supplementary. These rules, and any amendments thereof, shall apply in the form existing at the time the mediation or arbitration is initiated. A4. Arbitration agreements generally give each party to the contract two distinct rights.