court-annexed arbitration

Court-annexed arbitration is a process where a court encourages or requires parties involved in a legal dispute to resolve their case through arbitration, a method of settling disputes outside traditional court trials. In arbitration, an impartial third party, called an arbitrator, reviews the evidence and makes a binding or non-binding decision. This approach aims to resolve disputes more efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining judicial oversight, often helping to reduce court caseloads. It is a voluntary or mandated step in some cases, typically used for civil disputes like contracts or property issues, providing an alternative to full litigation.