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Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 154.024 — MINI-TRIAL

CP § 154.024Title 7. ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION · Ch. 154. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES · Art. B. ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES

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(a)A mini-trial is conducted under an agreement of the parties.
(b)Each party and counsel for the party present the position of the party, either before selected representatives for each party or before an impartial third party, to define the issues and develop a basis for realistic settlement negotiations.
(c)The impartial third party may issue an advisory opinion regarding the merits of the case.
(d)The advisory opinion is not binding on the parties unless the parties agree that it is binding and enter into a written settlement agreement.

Legislative history

Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1121, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 1987.

Source: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 154.024 from the Texas Constitution and Statutes (Texas Legislature) (public record). DecisionDepot is for informational use only and is not legal advice — verify against the official source before relying on this text.