SLR 4-12.035: MEDIATION IN SMALL CLAIMS ACTIONS; FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH SETTLEMENT

WITH SETTLEMENT (1) All small claims actions shall go to mediation orientation before going to trial. (2) Agreements reached while in mediation shall be signed by the parties and mediator and filed as stipulated orders. The mediated agreement represents a full and complete settlement of all claims and counterclaims raised in the proceeding. The court will enter a Stipulated Order/Judgment of Dismissal of the case, subject to completion of the agreement. (3) Failure of either party to comply with the mediated agreement will be grounds for the opposing party to file a Declaration of Noncompliance and Request for Judgment, and upon such filing, the dismissal shall be set aside. Without further hearing, the court may enter a Judgment against the noncomplying party in the dollar amount of the original claim.