Sec. 154.025. MODERATED SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. (a) A moderated settlement conference is a forum for case evaluation and realistic settlement negotiations.
(b) Each party and counsel for the party present the position of the party before a panel of impartial third parties.
(c) The panel may issue an advisory opinion regarding the liability or damages of the parties or both.
(d) The advisory opinion is not binding on the parties.
Added by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 1121, Sec. 1, eff. June 20, 1987.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 154 - Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
Subchapter B. Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedures
Section 154.021. Referral of Pending Disputes for Alternative Dispute Resolution Procedure
Section 154.022. Notification and Objection
Section 154.025. Moderated Settlement Conference
Section 154.026. Summary Jury Trial
Section 154.028. Mediation Following Application for Expedited Foreclosure