Section 7321.14 – Action by majority
§ 7321.14. Action by majority. If there is more than one arbitrator, the powers of an arbitrator must be exercised by a majority of the arbitrators but all of them shall conduct the hearing under section 7321.16(c) (relating to arbitration process).
Section 7321.15 – Immunity of arbitrator; competency to testify; attorney fees and costs
§ 7321.15. Immunity of arbitrator; competency to testify; attorney fees and costs. (a) Immunity.–An arbitrator or an arbitration organization acting in that capacity is immune from civil liability to the same extent as a judge of a court of this Commonwealth acting in a judicial capacity. (b) Other immunity.–The immunity afforded by this section supplements […]
Section 7321.16 – Arbitration process
§ 7321.16. Arbitration process. (a) Discretion of arbitrator.–An arbitrator may conduct an arbitration in a manner appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the proceeding. The authority conferred upon the arbitrator includes the power to hold conferences with the parties to the arbitration proceeding before the hearing and, among other matters, determine the admissibility, […]
Section 7321.1 – Short title of subchapter
§ 7321.1. Short title of subchapter. This subchapter shall be known and may be cited as the Revised Statutory Arbitration Act.
Section 7321.17 – Representation by attorney
§ 7321.17. Representation by attorney. A party to an arbitration proceeding may be represented by an attorney. Cross References. Section 7321.17 is referred to in section 7321.5 of this title.
Section 7321.2 – Definitions
§ 7321.2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Arbitration organization.” Any association, agency, board, commission or other entity that is neutral and initiates, sponsors or administers an arbitration proceeding or is involved in the […]
Section 7321.18 – Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; discovery
§ 7321.18. Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; discovery. (a) Subpoenas.–An arbitrator may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness and for the production of records and other evidence at a hearing and may administer oaths. A subpoena must be served in the manner for service of subpoenas in a civil action and, upon motion to […]
Section 7321.3 – Notice
§ 7321.3. Notice. (a) Giving notice.–Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, a person gives notice to another person by taking action that is reasonably necessary to inform the other person in ordinary course whether or not the other person acquires knowledge of the notice. (b) Having notice.–A person has notice if the person has […]
Section 7321.19 – Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator
§ 7321.19. Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator. If an arbitrator makes a preaward ruling in favor of a party to the arbitration proceeding, the party may request the arbitrator to incorporate the ruling into an award under section 7321.20 (relating to award). A prevailing party may make a motion to the court for […]
Section 7321.4 – When subchapter applies
§ 7321.4. When subchapter applies. (a) Subsequent agreements.–This subchapter governs an agreement to arbitrate made on or after the effective date of this subchapter. (b) Prior agreements.–For an agreement to arbitrate made before the effective date of this subchapter, except as set forth in subsection (c): (1) If all the parties to the agreement or […]