Will this affect my credit?
An adverse Award may affect your credit, so attention to this dispute is paramount.
FAQs
If I’m not happy with the decision from the E-Judge, can arbitration be appealed?
An arbitration Award can only be appealed if the disputing parties agreed to an appealable Award in their original contract or in some other binding agreement.
Is the Award legally binding?
Yes, it is a final determination of the merits of the dispute (Claim). But to become enforceable, the prevailing (winning) party must file the Award with the appropriate court to convert it into a court judgment.
What’s a judgment?
In the context of arbitration, a judgment is when a court with proper jurisdiction reduces or confirms the Award and converts into an enforceable court judgment.
Do I get paid once an Award has been issued?
Not necessarily. The parties are encouraged to resolve the Award after it is issued but if the parties cannot reach an agreement after the Award is issued, the prevailing party is entitled to seek to convert or reduce the Award into an enforceable court judgment.
What is an Award and what do I do with it?
Similar to traditional arbitration and mediation, Brief is a private service and renders the parties in a dispute an Award (decision). Again, similar to traditional arbitration and mediation, the Award will be a one-to-two page document that summarizes the Claim, the E-Judge’s decision, and why they decided in that way. That Award can then, at …
Can I provide legal citations (caselaw) to the Judge if I believe they support my Claim or defense?
Yes. You can provide these when you create your Claim or upload and describe your evidence before the case is finalized and submitted to the Judge.
What law will the Judge apply to my case?
The E-Judge will typically apply the law of the state in which the Claim arose, unless there is an agreement or contract that requires the application of a different jurisdiction’s law. If there is a dispute as to which law applies, the E-Judge will evaluate that aspect of the dispute and make a determination as …
What if I need advice?
Brief will not and cannot provide any legal advice or legal assistance. As such, we recommend that you seek your own independent legal advice from your own attorney.
I would like to settle my debt; what are my options?
Brief can facilitate a settlement between the Plaintiff and you after you register online here.