Common use of Fact Finding Clause in Contracts

Fact Finding. In the event there is a dispute over facts, a fact-finder shall be immediately selected by requesting a list of names from the American Arbitration Association in accordance with their voluntary rules and regulations. Once the fact-finder is selected and has an initial meeting with the parties, he shall have fifteen (15) days in which to report his findings of fact. The fact-finder shall make no recommendations. If fact-finding is not occurring simultaneously with mediation, negotiations shall continue after the fact-finder report is issued. The fact-finder shall establish whatever ground rules he deems necessary to establish fact.

Fact Finding. In the event there is a dispute over facts, a fact-finder shall be immediately selected by requesting a list of names from the American Arbitration Association in accordance with their voluntary rules and regulations. Once the fact-finder is selected and has an initial meeting with the parties, he shall have fifteen (15) days in which to report his findings of fact. The fact-finder He shall make no recommendations. If fact-finding is not occurring simultaneously with mediation, negotiations shall continue after the fact-finder report is issued. The fact-finder shall establish whatever ground rules he deems necessary to establish fact.