Washington Continuance of Mediation or Small Claim Trial

• Category: Washington Local County - Pierce - District Court
• State: Washington
• Control #: WA-SKU-0786
• Format: PDF

Description

Continuance of Mediation or Small Claim Trial Washington Continuance of Mediation or Small Claim Trial is a process in which parties involved in a dispute attempt to resolve their differences through mediation before a trial is held. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution and is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party assists the parties in reaching a mutually agreeable settlement. In Washington State, there are two types of Continuance of Mediation or Small Claim Trial: 1) Voluntary Mediation and 2) Required Mediation. Voluntary mediation is initiated by the parties without court intervention. Required mediation is initiated by the court when an action has been filed and the court orders the parties to participate in mediation. In both cases, the mediator is a neutral third party who is responsible for facilitating a conversation between the parties in order to help them come to a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediator does not make any decisions or provide legal advice. The mediator helps the parties to understand the issues and to explore options for resolving the dispute. If the parties are able to reach an agreement, the mediator will help to draft a settlement agreement. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the case will proceed to trial.

Washington Continuance of Mediation or Small Claim Trial is a process in which parties involved in a dispute attempt to resolve their differences through mediation before a trial is held. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution and is a voluntary process in which a neutral third party assists the parties in reaching a mutually agreeable settlement. In Washington State, there are two types of Continuance of Mediation or Small Claim Trial: 1) Voluntary Mediation and 2) Required Mediation. Voluntary mediation is initiated by the parties without court intervention. Required mediation is initiated by the court when an action has been filed and the court orders the parties to participate in mediation. In both cases, the mediator is a neutral third party who is responsible for facilitating a conversation between the parties in order to help them come to a mutually acceptable resolution. The mediator does not make any decisions or provide legal advice. The mediator helps the parties to understand the issues and to explore options for resolving the dispute. If the parties are able to reach an agreement, the mediator will help to draft a settlement agreement. If the parties are unable to reach an agreement, the case will proceed to trial.