Vermont Expedited Action — Mediation/Discovery/Pretrial Stipulation is a process created by the Vermont Supreme Court in order to expedite civil cases. This process is designed to reduce the amount of time, effort, and money spent on litigation, while still ensuring a just result. The process involves mediation, discovery, and pretrial stipulation. Mediation is a process in which a neutral third party assists the parties to a dispute in reaching an agreement. The mediator facilitates communication between the parties and helps them to identify and explore potential solutions. Discovery is a process in which each party gathers information about the other's position regarding the dispute. This is generally done through the exchange of documents, depositions, and interrogatories. Pretrial stipulation is a process by which the parties agree to certain aspects of the case in order to narrow the issues for trial. This can include the admission or denial of certain facts and the agreement to certain legal issues. The Vermont Expedited Action — Mediation/Discovery/Pretrial Stipulation process is intended to help parties to a dispute quickly and efficiently resolve their differences without the need for a lengthy and expensive trial.