compromisario

Compromisario is a legal term used mainly in civil law and arbitration to designate a person who is bound by a compromise (compromiso) or by an arbitration agreement to submit a dispute to resolution, usually by an arbitrator or arbitral panel. The term generally refers to a party that has consented to the settlement mechanism or to the arbitration process, and it can also extend to others named in the agreement who are thereby bound by its terms.

In practice, a compromis (the agreement to settle the dispute by arbitration or other means) creates obligations for the compromisarios. They participate in the proceedings, comply with procedural rules, present evidence, and are subject to the eventual decision or award. The precise scope of who is considered a compromisario and the extent of their rights and duties depend on the governing jurisdiction and the wording of the compromise or arbitration clause.

The concept serves to distinguish the parties bound by the compromissum or compromis from the arbitrators themselves, who are the decision-makers rather than the subjects of the agreement. While many legal systems use the term to describe the parties to arbitration, the exact meaning and usage can vary across jurisdictions, and some codes may use different terms to designate the same idea.

See also: arbitraje, compromis, derecho procesal civil.