"Business and the Law." Maine's Reference of Dispute Act allows a neutral, mutu

Authors

Len Gulino

Source

Biz

Date

12-1-1996

Pages

37, 39

Abstract

"Business and the Law." Maine's Reference of Dispute Act allows a neutral, mutually-agreed-upon "referee" to serve as a binding arbitrator in lieu of a civil trial. Dissatisfied litigants may appeal the referee's ruling to the state's highest court. It is not clear whether arbitration undertaken outside the parameters of the Act can be appealed. Arbitration has advantages, but evidence discovery is limited and some arbitrators are prone to just split the difference between the litigants.

Subjects

Arbitration and award

Recommended Citation

Gulino, Len, ""Business and the Law." Maine's Reference of Dispute Act allows a neutral, mutu" (1996). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 380.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/380