Common use of Expedited Arbitration Procedures Clause in Contracts

Expedited Arbitration Procedures. When mutually agreed upon, the parties may utilize an expedited arbitration proceeding as an alternative to a full hearing. Options for such an expedited proceeding are: A. A Bench decision whereby the parties waive briefs and/or transcripts. Any such Bench decision need not be lengthy, but must contain the rationale and basis for the award. B. Written submissions and arguments from each party, which presents their respective cases, without a hearing. C. Hearing by telephone with briefs. D. An arbitrator inquiry when a formal hearing would serve no purpose. In this case the arbitrator would make such inquiries, as he/she deemed necessary, e.g., inspecting work sites, taking statements.

Expedited Arbitration Procedures. When mutually agreed upon, the parties may utilize an expedited arbitration proceeding as an alternative to a full hearing. Options for such an expedited proceeding are: A. A Bench decision whereby the parties waive briefs and/or transcripts. Any such Bench decision need not be lengthy, but must contain the rationale and basis for the award. B. ▇. Written submissions and arguments from each party, which presents their respective cases, without a hearing. C. Hearing by telephone with briefs. D. An ▇. ▇▇ arbitrator inquiry when a formal hearing would serve no purpose. In this case the arbitrator would make such inquiries, as he/she deemed necessary, e.g., inspecting work sites, taking statements.