§ 12-1516 – Court; jurisdiction and venue
12-1516. Court; jurisdiction and venue The term " court" , as used in this article, means the superior courts of the state of Arizona, and venue of the appropriate superior court shall be determined as in any other civil action. The initial application having been made to a court of appropriate venue, all subsequent applications […]
§ 12-1517 – Limited effect of article
12-1517. Limited effect of article This article shall have no application to arbitration agreements between employers and employees or their respective representatives.
§ 12-1502 – Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration
12-1502. Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration A. On application of a party showing an agreement described in section 12-1501, and the opposing party’s refusal to arbitrate, the court shall order the parties to proceed with arbitration, but if the opposing party denies the existence of the agreement to arbitrate, the court shall proceed summarily […]
§ 12-1518 – State and political subdivisions; use of arbitration
12-1518. State and political subdivisions; use of arbitration A. In the discretion of any state agency, board or commission or any political subdivision of this state, the services of the American arbitration association, or any other similar body, may be used as provided by this article. Any agreement to make use of arbitration shall be […]
§ 12-1503 – Appointment of arbitrators by court
12-1503. Appointment of arbitrators by court If the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed. In the absence thereof, or if the agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed, or when an arbitrator appointed fails or is unable to act and his successor has not […]
§ 12-1504 – Majority action by arbitrators
12-1504. Majority action by arbitrators The powers of the arbitrators may be exercised by a majority unless otherwise provided by the agreement or by this article.
§ 12-1505 – Hearing
12-1505. Hearing Unless otherwise provided by the agreement: 1. The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and cause notification to the parties to be served personally or by registered mail not less than five days before the hearing. Appearance at the hearing waives such notice. The arbitrators may adjourn the hearing […]
§ 12-1506 – Representation by attorney
12-1506. Representation by attorney A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this article. A waiver thereof prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective.
§ 12-1507 – Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions
12-1507. Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions A. The arbitrators may cause to be issued subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents and other evidence, and shall have the power to administer oaths. Subpoenas so issued shall be served, and, upon application to the court by a party or the arbitrators, […]
§ 12-1508 – Award
12-1508. Award A. The award shall be in writing and signed by arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy to each party personally or by registered mail, or as provided in the agreement. B. An award shall be made within the time fixed therefor by the agreement or, if not so […]