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Fla. Stat. § 44.1011 Definitions
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As used in this chapter:(1) “Arbitration” means a process whereby a neutral third person or panel, called an arbitrator or arbitration panel, considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision which may be binding or nonbinding as provided in this c…
Fla. Stat. § 44.102 Court-ordered mediation
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(1) Court-ordered mediation shall be conducted according to rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Supreme Court.(2) A court, under rules adopted by the Supreme Court:(a) Must, upon request of one party, refer to mediation any filed civil action for monetary damages, prov…
Fla. Stat. § 44.103 Court-ordered, nonbinding arbitration
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(1) Court-ordered, nonbinding arbitration shall be conducted according to the rules of practice and procedure adopted by the Supreme Court.(2) A court, pursuant to rules adopted by the Supreme Court, may refer any contested civil action filed in a circuit or county court to nonbi…
Fla. Stat. § 44.104 Voluntary binding arbitration and voluntary trial resolution
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(1) Two or more opposing parties who are involved in a civil dispute may agree in writing to submit the controversy to voluntary binding arbitration, or voluntary trial resolution, in lieu of litigation of the issues involved, prior to or after a lawsuit has been filed, provided …