Common use of PRE-HEARING PROCEDURE Clause in Contracts

PRE-HEARING PROCEDURE. A. Pleadings. Formal pleadings are not required. However, the party initiating the claim shall in the Mediation/Arbitration Request Form, put AAA and the responding party on notice of the claims asserted and include a short and plain statement of (i) the factual basis for the claims, and (ii) the amount of damages being sought, and a description of any other relief being sought. The responding party shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the Mediation/Arbitration Request Form, put AAA and the initiating party on notice of any affirmative defense(s) or counter-claims that will be asserted. B. Discovery. Discovery shall be as set forth below.