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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 […]

Section 7321.20 – Award

§ 7321.20. Award. (a) Record.–An arbitrator shall make a record of an award. The record must be signed or otherwise authenticated by an arbitrator who concurs with the award. The arbitrator or the arbitration organization shall give notice of the award, including a copy of the award, to each party to the arbitration proceeding. (b) […]

Section 7321.5 – Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions

§ 7321.5. Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions. (a) Waiver or variance.–Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c), a party to an agreement to arbitrate or to an arbitration proceeding may waive, or the parties may vary the effect of, the requirements of this subchapter to the extent permitted by law. (b) […]

Section 7321.6 – Application for judicial relief

§ 7321.6. Application for judicial relief. (a) Procedure.–Except as otherwise provided in section 7321.29 (relating to appeals), an application for judicial relief under this subchapter must be made by motion to the court and heard in the manner provided by law or rule of court for making and hearing motions. (b) Service.–Unless a civil action […]

Section 7321.7 – Validity of agreement to arbitrate

§ 7321.7. Validity of agreement to arbitrate. (a) General rule.–An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable and irrevocable except upon a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract. (b) Court […]