684.0033 – Language.
684.0033 Language.— (1) The parties may agree on the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings. Failing such agreement, the arbitral tribunal shall specify the language or languages to be used in the proceedings. This agreement or determination, unless otherwise specified therein, applies to any written statement by a party, any hearing, and any […]
684.0049 – Consent to Jurisdiction.
684.0049 Consent to jurisdiction.—The initiation of arbitration in this state, or the making of a written contract, agreement, or undertaking to arbitrate which provides for arbitration in this state, constitutes a consent to exercise in personam jurisdiction by the courts of this state in any action arising out of or in connection with the arbitration and […]
684.0034 – Statements of Claim and Defense.
684.0034 Statements of claim and defense.— (1) Within the period of time agreed by the parties or specified by the arbitral tribunal, the claimant shall state the facts supporting its claim, the points at issue, and the relief or remedy sought, and the respondent shall state its defense to the claim, unless the parties have otherwise agreed […]
684.0035 – Hearings and Written Proceedings.
684.0035 Hearings and written proceedings.— (1) Subject to any contrary agreement by the parties, the arbitral tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials. However, unless the parties have agreed that no hearings […]
684.0036 – Default of a Party.
684.0036 Default of a party.—Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if, without showing sufficient cause: (1) The claimant fails to provide its statement of claim pursuant to s. 684.0034(1), the arbitral tribunal shall terminate the proceedings. (2) The respondent fails to communicate its statement of defense pursuant to s. 684.0034(1), the arbitral tribunal shall continue the proceedings without […]
684.0037 – Expert Appointed by Arbitral Tribunal.
684.0037 Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal.— (1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal may: (a) Appoint one or more experts to report to it on specific issues to be determined by the arbitral tribunal. (b) Require a party to give the expert any relevant information or produce or provide access to any relevant documents, goods, or […]
684.0038 – Court Assistance in Taking Evidence.
684.0038 Court assistance in taking evidence.—The arbitral tribunal, or a party upon the approval of the arbitral tribunal, may request assistance in taking evidence from a competent court of this state. The court may execute the request within its competence and according to its rules on taking evidence. History.—s. 39, ch. 2010-60.
684.0039 – Rules Applicable to Substance of Dispute.
684.0039 Rules applicable to substance of dispute.— (1) The arbitral tribunal shall decide the dispute pursuant to the rules of law chosen by the parties to apply to the substance of the dispute. Any designation of the law or legal system of a state or country shall be construed, unless otherwise expressed, as directly referring to the […]
684.0024 – Disclosure.
684.0024 Disclosure.— (1) The arbitral tribunal may require any party promptly to disclose any material change in the circumstances on the basis of which the interim measure was requested or granted. (2) The party applying for a preliminary order shall disclose to the arbitral tribunal all circumstances that are likely to be relevant to the arbitral tribunal’s determination […]
684.0025 – Costs and Damages.
684.0025 Costs and damages.—The party requesting an interim measure or applying for a preliminary order is liable for any costs and damages caused by the measure or the order to any party if the arbitral tribunal later determines that the measure or the order should not have been granted. The arbitral tribunal may award such costs […]