A state appeals court gave its blessing Monday to a commercial contract’s two-stage alternative dispute resolution process designed to keep claims out of court — even those under the Consumer Fraud Act.

Reversing a trial judge who refused to dismiss the suit, Morgan v. Parra, A-1231-12, the Appellate Division enforced a provision that contemplated the parties would try mediation and, if that failed, go to mandatory arbitration.

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