Section 7306 – Action by arbitrators
§ 7306. Action by arbitrators. The powers of the arbitrators shall be exercised by a majority unless otherwise prescribed by the agreement or provided by this subchapter.
Section 7307 – Hearing before arbitrators
§ 7307. Hearing before arbitrators. (a) General rule.–Unless otherwise prescribed by the agreement: (1) The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the arbitration hearing and cause written notice thereof to be served personally or by registered or certified mail on all parties not less than ten days before the hearing. Appearance at the […]
Section 7308 – Representation by attorney
§ 7308. Representation by attorney. A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this subchapter. A waiver thereof prior to the proceeding or hearing is ineffective.
Section 7309 – Witnesses, subpoenas, oaths and depositions
§ 7309. Witnesses, subpoenas, oaths and depositions. (a) General rule.–The arbitrators may issue subpoenas in the form prescribed by general rules for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents and other evidence. Subpoenas so issued shall be served and, upon application to the court by a party or by the […]
Section 7310 – Award of arbitrators
§ 7310. Award of arbitrators. (a) General rule.–The award of the arbitrators shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy of the award to each party personally or by registered or certified mail, or as prescribed in the agreement to arbitrate. (b) Time limitation.–The […]
Section 7101 – Settlements and other agreements with hospitalized persons
§ 7101. Settlements and other agreements with hospitalized persons. (a) General rule.– (1) No person whose interest is or may become adverse to a person injured who is confined to a hospital or sanitarium as a patient shall, within 15 days after the date of the occurrence causing the injury to such patient: (i) Negotiate […]
Section 7102 – Comparative negligence
§ 7102. Comparative negligence. (a) General rule.–In all actions brought to recover damages for negligence resulting in death or injury to person or property, the fact that the plaintiff may have been guilty of contributory negligence shall not bar a recovery by the plaintiff or his legal representative where such negligence was not greater than […]
Section 7103 – Interpreters for the deaf (Deleted by amendment)
§ 7103. Interpreters for the deaf (Deleted by amendment). 2006 Amendment. Section 7103 was deleted by amendment Nov. 29, 2006, P.L.1538, No.172, effective in 60 days.