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Moderated settlement conference

Texas term

A Texas ADR process in which each side presents its position to a panel of impartial third parties, who may give a nonbinding advisory opinion on liability, damages or both.[1]

In more detail

The point is a realistic case evaluation to help the parties negotiate.[1] Other states use settlement conferences run by a judge or a single neutral for a similar purpose.[2]

Varies by state

This is a Texas term; other states use different names. Find your state’s rules.

Related terms

  • Mini-trialAn agreed ADR process in which each side presents its case to party representatives or an impartial third party, to set up realistic settlement talks.
  • Settlement conferenceA meeting where the parties and their lawyers try to settle with the help of an impartial person, often a judge or experienced lawyer, who may evaluate the case and suggest terms.
  • Summary jury trialAn ADR process in which each side presents its case to a panel of jurors, who may give a nonbinding advisory opinion on liability or damages to help settlement talks.

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Sources

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  1. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code ch. 154 (Alternative dispute resolution procedures)tcss.legis.texas.govchecked ↩
  2. Mediation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR)mdcourts.govchecked ↩

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