What if the owner of the dog wants to settle outside of court?

If the owner of the dog wants to settle outside of court, they can opt for mediation or arbitration. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party facilitates a discussion between the parties to try and reach a mutually agreeable resolution. The mediator does not make any decisions and instead helps participants reach an understanding and come to an agreement. Arbitration is an alternative dispute resolution process in which a neutral third-party listens to evidence from the two parties and makes a decision regarding who is at fault and what the remedy should be. In Oklahoma, the process of arbitration is governed by the Oklahoma Arbitration Act and the parties will be bound by the decision made by the arbitrator. Both mediation and arbitration can be beneficial for the parties if they choose to settle outside of court as both processes can provide a quick resolution and be less expensive than going to trial. Additionally, the process remains private and confidential and the parties are usually given the opportunity to craft their own resolution, which is often not available in court.

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