Contracts are integral parts of the modern business world. Contracts may exist between business partners, between companies and their customers, between different businesses, and between businesses and their service providers and contractors. When a party breaches a contract, there are several ways for interested parties to resolve the issue. They may attempt private arbitration, mediation, or negotiation, but ultimately these methods may prove fruitless. In this situation, litigation may be the only way to resolve the contract dispute. The judge overseeing the case will interpret the contract to the best of their ability and render a judgment.