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Civil Litigation

Process: Occurs within the court system, overseen by a judge or jury.

Initiation: A lawsuit is filed by one party against the other.

Rules: Follows established court procedures and rules of evidence.

Publicity: Court proceedings are generally open to the public.

Appeal: Decisions can be appealed to higher courts.

Flexibility: Less flexibility in terms of scheduling and procedures.

Arbitration

Process: A private dispute resolution process outside the court system.

Initiation: Parties agree beforehand (often in a contract) to resolve disputes through arbitration.

Rules: More flexible rules of procedure and evidence, determined by the parties or arbitration service.

Publicity: Confidential, unless otherwise agreed.

Appeal: Limited ability to appeal decisions.

Speed and Cost: Generally faster and potentially less expensive than litigation. 

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