Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 172.203 – Conduct of Conciliation
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(a) A conciliator:
(1) shall be guided by principles of objectivity, fairness, and justice; and
(2) shall consider, among other things:
(A) the rights and obligations of the parties;
(B) the usages of the trade concerned; and
(C) the circumstances surrounding the dispute, including any previous practices between the parties.
(b) The conciliator may conduct the conciliation in a manner that the conciliator considers appropriate, considering the circumstances of the case, the wishes of the parties, and the desirability of a speedy settlement of the dispute.
Terms Used In Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 172.203
- Justice: when applied to a magistrate, means justice of the peace. See Texas Government Code 312.011
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
(c) Except as provided by this chapter, a law of this state governing procedure, other than this chapter, does not apply to conciliation under this chapter.