Rule 23-61. Referral of Cases to Arbitrators

The court, on its own motion, may refer to an arbitrator any civil action in which, in the discretion of the court, the reasonable expectation of a judgment is less than $50,000, exclusive of interest and costs and in which a claim for a trial by jury and a certificate of closed pleadings have been filed. An award under this section shall not exceed $50,000, exclusive of legal interest and costs. Any party may petition the court to participate in the arbitration process hereunder.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 546N.) (Amended June 29, 1998, to take effect Jan. 1, 1999.)