Mediation and ADR
Partial agreement
An agreement that settles some, but not all, of the issues in a mediation. The rest go to a judge or to further negotiation.[1][2]
In more detail
Under Florida's civil rules, a partial agreement, like a full one, must be put in writing and signed.[1] Courts can refer all or part of a case to mediation,[3] and the goal of mediation in the Northern District of California's program is an agreement resolving all or part of the dispute.[2] Settling even a few issues can shorten a trial.
Varies by state
Formalities for partial agreements depend on each state's rules and case type. Find your state’s rules.
Related terms
- Settlement agreementThe written terms the parties agree to that resolve their dispute.
- ImpasseThe point at which mediation ends without an agreement on some or all issues.
- Enforceable agreementA settlement agreement a court can enforce if a party doesn't follow it.
- Adjournment (Florida rule)A pause in a mediation session that will resume at a later time.
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Sources
The official documents this definition is based on, with the date we last read each one. Definitions are in our own words.
- Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Rules 1.700–1.750 (mediation), Oct. 1, 2026 edition (last read Oct. 10, 2026; not re-checked, because this host is on our do-not-fetch list)↩
- Mediation (ADR program)↩
- Fla. Stat. § 44.102 (Court-ordered mediation)↩
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