Legal Definitions - rusticum forum

Definition: Rusticum forum is a non-judicial body that has the power to make a final decision. It can be an arbitral panel or a workers' compensation review board. It is also known as a poor man's court.

Examples:

• An arbitration panel that settles a dispute between two parties without going to court.
• A workers' compensation review board that decides whether an employee is eligible for compensation after being injured on the job.

These examples illustrate how a rustium forum can be used to resolve disputes without going to court. It is a less formal and less expensive way to settle legal matters.