§ 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 […]
§ 12-1502 – 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 […]
§ 12-1503 – 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, […]
§ 12-1501 – Validity of arbitration agreement
12-1501. Validity of arbitration agreement A written agreement to submit any existing controversy to arbitration or a provision in a written contract to submit to arbitration any controversy thereafter arising between the parties is valid, enforceable and irrevocable, save upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract.