Section 6-6-1 Duty of Courts to Encourage Settlement of Pending Controversies
AlabamaStatutes
Ask Donna
How this section applies to your facts.
Alabama Code › Title 6 › Chapter 6 › Section 6-6-1
This text was captured on Aug 14, 2026. It is a snapshot, not a live feed, so check the official code before relying on it.
Text
It is the duty of all courts to encourage the settlement of controversies pending before them by a reference thereof to arbitrators chosen by the parties or their attorneys and, on motion of the parties, must make such order and continue the case for award.
This is a copy of a public record, reproduced as it was published. It is not legal advice, and it may not be the version a court would rely on. Check the official source before you cite it.