A form of ADR, arbitration involves both parties presenting their case to a neutral third party (an arbitrator) who considers the issues and gives their decision (called an award). An arbitrator has the power to make a range of awards depending on the circumstances of the case. Awards may include: Monetary compensation.
Arbitration is a way of settling a dispute without having to go to court. You are called the claimant and the party you're taking action against is the respondent. You both put your case to an independent person called an arbitrator.
And, time and again, the Michigan Court of Appeals has explained that Michigan policy “strongly endorses arbitration as an inexpensive and expeditious alternative to litigation.”1 Indeed, the Michigan Legislature recently adopted the Uniform Arbitration Act, providing further support for judicial enforcement of ...
691.1686 Validity of agreement to arbitrate. 6. (1) An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except on a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
Arbitration, a type of alternative dispute resolution, is a hearing where each insurer presents its case. Arbitration between auto insurance companies could happen if fault for the accident is unclear and the evidence does not indicate negligence or is interpreted differently by each insurer.
Consumers are more likely to win in arbitration than in court. This research from ndp | analytics demonstrates that in disputes initiated by a consumer, consumers fare much better in arbitration than they do in litigation.
Always get straight to the merits without berating the other side or whining about how badly it has treated you. Another threat to your credibility is the “kitchen sink” arbitration demand or a response that includes numerous claims or defenses that have little chance of succeeding.
Arbitration has four types of functions: resolving contractual disputes between management and labor, addressing interests of different parties in bargaining situations such as public sector labor relations, settling litigated claims through court-annexed programs, and resolving community disputes.
FINRA requires investors and other parties to file their arbitration claims via the DR Portal—except for investors representing themselves, who have the option to file by mail. If you are new to the DR Portal, please create an account. Login to the DR Portal and select “File a New Arbitration Claim” in the left column.