{"id":5443,"date":"2023-02-09T13:08:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T13:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=5443"},"modified":"2023-02-09T13:08:11","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T13:08:11","slug":"litigation-vs-arbitration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whgmlaw.com\/litigation-vs-arbitration\/","title":{"rendered":"Litigation vs Arbitration: What is the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Litigation and arbitration are both binding forms of dispute resolution.<\/p>\n

The main difference is that a judge or jury renders a decision in litigation while an arbitrator (or third party) decides the case in arbitration out of court.<\/p>\n

When to use litigation over arbitration<\/h2>\n

You may want to use litigation if you have a strong legal case as judges or juries must strictly follow the law with their decisions. However, arbitrators have more leeway when making decisions.<\/p>\n

Another reason to choose litigation over arbitration is that you have multiple levels of appeal. In arbitration, the decision is typically binding and often can\u2019t be challenged.<\/p>\n

Lastly, you may need to choose litigation if one of the parties is unwilling to go through arbitration.<\/p>\n

When to use arbitration over litigation<\/h2>\n

Arbitration is often used over litigation when both parties prefer:<\/p>\n