May 23, 2015
Explore the benefits of judicial reference
General judicial reference is an underutilized alternative to arbitration that avoids the unpredictability of an arbitration award that need not be based on the law. By Charles L. Pernicka
Charles L. Pernicka
The Opus Law Firmbusiness and real property-related litigation
662 Encinitas Blvd Ste 248
Encinitas , CA 92024
Phone: (877) 775-4564
Email: charles@opus.attorney
Univ of Virginia Law School
Many contracts include provisions directing how disputes between the parties are to be handled. Arbitration is often the forum of choice; however, arbitrators are not required to follow legal precedent, and decisions based on "fairness" that attempt to find a middle ground can leave one or both parties frustrated with little recourse.
General judicial reference is an underutili...
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