What is a motion to compel arbitration in civil litigation?

A motion to compel arbitration in civil litigation is a legal document that is filed as a request by one party to force another party to a dispute to go through arbitration instead of the traditional legal proceedings of a lawsuit. This is typically done to avoid the cost of a long and complicated court case. In Maine, motions to compel arbitration are governed by the Maine Arbitration Act. The arbitration process is used to settle disputes between two parties without relying on a court of law. They will appoint an arbitrator to review all evidence, documents, and arguments of the parties involved in the dispute and make a ruling. This ruling will be binding on the parties involved and may not be overturned in court. Since arbitration is not conducted in a court setting, it tends to move more quickly and cost less than a court hearing. It is often used to resolve disputes more quickly and efficiently between individuals and businesses. In civil litigation, a motion to compel arbitration can be filed when a dispute arises and can be granted if the court finds that arbitration is a suitable way to resolve the dispute. The party filing the motion must prove that the parties involved agreed to arbitration in their dispute. The court will then decide if the motion should be granted and an arbitration process can begin.

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