Legal Term
Arbitration Clause in Small Claims Mediation Agreement
Legal Definition
A provision within a small claims mediation agreement that mandates the resolution of any disputes arising from the mediation process or the agreement itself through binding arbitration, as a private alternative to court litigation, typically specifying rules, venue, and enforceability of the arbitrator's award.
In Plain English
This part of the agreement says that if you and the other person can't settle your small dispute through mediation, you must use a private arbitrator to make a final, binding decision instead of going to court.
Example in a Contract
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this mediation agreement, including its breach, shall be resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Consumer Arbitration Rules. The arbitrator's award shall be final and may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction for enforcement.
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