Adjudication is the legal process by which an
arbiter or
judge reviews
evidence and
argumentation, including legal reasoning set forth by opposing parties or
litigants to come to a decision which determines rights and obligations between the parties involved. Three types of disputes are resolved through adjudication:
- Disputes between private parties, such as individuals or corporations.
- Disputes between private parties and public officials.
- Disputes between public officials or public bodies.