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34-57-2-1. Written Agreement to Arbitrate; Enforceability; Exemptions From Chapter

Sec. 1. (a) A written agreement to submit to arbitration is valid, and enforceable, an existing controversy or a controversy thereafter arising is valid and enforceable, except upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract. If the parties to such an agreement stipulate in writing, the agreement […]

34-57-2-10. Modification or Correction of Award; Procedure

Sec. 10. On written application of a party or, if an application to the court is pending under section 12, 13, or 14 of this chapter (or IC 34-4-2-12, IC 34-4-2-13, or IC 34-4-2-14 before their repeal), on submission to the arbitrators by the court under such conditions as the court may order, the arbitrators […]

34-57-2-11. Fees and Expenses of Arbitration

Sec. 11. The arbitrators’ expenses and fees, together with other expenses, not including counsel fees, incurred in the conduct of the arbitration, shall be paid as provided in the award. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-11.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.

34-57-2-12. Confirmation of Award by Court

Sec. 12. Upon application of a party, but not before ninety (90) days after the mailing of a copy of the award to the parties, the court shall confirm an award, unless within the time limits hereinafter imposed grounds are urged for vacating or modifying or correcting the award, in which case the court shall […]

34-57-2-13. Vacation of Award by Court; Procedure

Sec. 13. (a) Upon application of a party, the court shall vacate an award where: (1) the award was procured by corruption or fraud; (2) there was evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral or corruption in any of the arbitrators or misconduct prejudicing the rights of any party; (3) the arbitrators exceeded […]

34-57-2-14. Modification or Correction of Award by Court; Procedure

Sec. 14. (a) Upon application made within ninety (90) days after mailing of a copy of the award to the applicant, the court shall modify or correct the award where: (1) there was an evident miscalculation of figures or an evident mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the […]

34-57-2-15. Entry of Judgment or Decree Confirming, Modifying, or Correcting Award; Costs

Sec. 15. Upon the granting of an order confirming, modifying, or correcting an award, judgment, or decree shall be entered in conformity therewith and be enforced as any other judgment or decree. Costs of the application and of the proceedings subsequent thereto, and disbursements may be awarded by the court. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-15.] As […]

34-57-2-16. Applications to Court

Sec. 16. Except as otherwise provided, an application to the court under this chapter shall be by motion and shall be heard in the manner and upon the notice provided by law or rule of court for the making and hearing of motions. Unless the parties have agreed otherwise, notice of an initial application for […]

34-57-2-17. “Court” Defined; Jurisdiction

Sec. 17. The term “court” means any circuit or superior court. The making of an agreement described in section 1 of this chapter providing for arbitration in Indiana confers jurisdiction on the court to enforce the agreement under and to enter judgment on an award thereunder. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-17.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.

34-57-2-18. Application; Proper Court

Sec. 18. An application, as provided for in section 3(a) of this chapter, shall be made to the court in the county where the adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if the adverse party has no residence or place of business in this state, to the court of any county. All […]

34-57-2-19. Appeals Authorized; Procedure

Sec. 19. (a) An appeal may be taken from: (1) an order denying an application to compel arbitration made under section 3 of this chapter (or IC 34-4-2-3 before its repeal); (2) an order granting an application to stay arbitration made under section 3(b) of this chapter (or IC 34-4-2-3(b) before its repeal); (3) an […]

34-57-2-2. Commencement of Arbitration; Procedure; Tolling Statute of Limitations

Sec. 2. Arbitration shall be initiated by a written notice by either party, mailed by registered or certified mail, or delivered to the other party, briefly stating a claim, the grounds for the claim and the amount or amounts. Issues shall be joined by written notice of admissions or denials and any counterclaims or set-offs […]

34-57-2-20. Applicability of Chapter

Sec. 20. This chapter applies only to agreements made after August 18, 1969. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-20.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.

34-57-2-21. Construction of Chapter

Sec. 21. This chapter shall be so construed as to effectuate its general purpose to make uniform the law of those states which enact similar arbitration statutes. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-21.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.

34-57-2-22. Short Title

Sec. 22. This chapter may be cited as the Uniform Arbitration Act. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-22.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.

34-57-2-4. Appointment of Arbitrators by Agreement or by Court

Sec. 4. If the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed. In the absence of such an agreement, any method of appointment of arbitrators agreed upon by the parties to the contract shall be followed. When an arbitrator appointed fails or is unable to act, a successor shall […]

34-57-2-6. Hearings; Time and Place; Notice; Procedure

Sec. 6. Unless otherwise provided by the agreement: (a) 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 thirty (30) days before the hearing. Appearance at the hearing waives such notice. The arbitrators may adjourn the […]

34-57-2-7. Right to Representation by Attorney

Sec. 7. A party is entitled to be represented by an attorney at any proceeding or hearing under this chapter. A waiver of the right to representation before the proceeding or hearing is ineffective. [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-7.] As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.