Common use of Discovery and Hearing Clause in Contracts

Discovery and Hearing. During the meeting referred to in Paragraph (e), the parties shall negotiate in good faith the scope and schedule of discovery, relating to depositions, document production and other discovery devices, taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution. If the parties are unable to reach agreement as to the scope and schedule of discovery, the Arbitrator may order such discovery as it deems necessary. The parties and the Arbitrator must adhere to the following schedule: (1) all discovery shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the date of the selection of the Arbitrator, and (2) the arbitration hearing shall commence within twenty (20) days after completion of such discovery. At the arbitration hearing, the parties may present testimony (either live witness or deposition), subject to cross-examination, and documentary evidence. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution and the availability of the Arbitrator, the hearing shall be conducted over a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive business days, with each party entitled to approximately half of the allotted time.

Discovery and Hearing. During the meeting referred to in Paragraph (e), the parties shall negotiate in good faith the scope and schedule of discovery, relating to depositions, document production and other discovery devices, taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution. If the parties are unable to reach agreement as to the scope and schedule of discovery, the Arbitrator may order such discovery as it deems necessary. The parties and the Arbitrator must adhere to the following schedule: (1) all discovery shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the date of the selection of the Arbitrator, and (2) the arbitration hearing shall commence within no earlier than twenty (20) business days and no later than thirty (30) business days after completion of such discovery. At the arbitration hearing, the parties may present testimony (either live witness or deposition), subject to cross-examination, and documentary evidence. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution and the availability of the Arbitrator, the hearing shall be conducted over a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive business days, with each party entitled to approximately half of the allotted time.