A slip-and-fall dispute may involve the condition of the property and what the injured person, owner, occupier, contractor, or employee knew or did. Evidence should be organized by element and source rather than divided into a favorable file and an unfavorable file. The responsibility file should preserve the condition, creation and notice evidence, inspection and […]
A mediated settlement conference is a facilitated process; it does not decide a case unless an agreement is reached and has the required effect.
The court program
The North Carolina Judicial Branch Mediated Settlement Conference Program explains that its Superior Court rules provide a framework for settlement procedures in civil actions. The rules and local orders govern when a conference is ordered, attendance, selection of a mediator, fees, reports, and other procedure.
What a mediator does not do
- A mediator facilitates discussion; the mediator does not act as a judge or jury
- A conference does not establish responsibility, damages, or the value of a claim
- Parties should read the current order, rules, notices, and any proposed agreement carefully
- Whether to make, accept, or reject a proposal depends on the facts, law, and the person’s own decision-making
The related record-preparation guide can help organize questions and documents. A North Carolina personal-injury claim may involve different procedures depending on court, case status, and current orders.
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