Amicable Suit
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
The words “arbitration” and “amicable lawsuit,” used in an obligation or agreement between parties, are not convertible terms. The former carries with it the idea of settlement by disinterested third parties, and the latter by a friendly submission of the points in dispute toa judicial tribunal to be determined in accordance with the forms of law.
20 La, Ann. 535,