(a) During Court Proceedings. In all Family Division proceedings, the court may designate a member of the court staff or the proponent of evidence to serve as custodian during and throughout court proceedings, and the custodian's name shall be placed on the record.
Arbitration. The arbitration system in Allegheny County is compulsory non-binding arbitration with a ceiling of $50,000 on civil damage awards.
Without a valid arbitration agreement, no arbitration can take place or award can be rendered. In other words, a valid arbitration agreement is the cornerstone of any arbitration proceedings. Townsend, J.M., Drafting Arbitration Clauses: Avoiding the 7 Deadly Sins, Dispute Resolution Journal, 2003, p. 1.
What is compulsory arbitration in the Pennsylvania Courts of Common Pleas? Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Judicial Code, compulsory arbitration is authorized within each county, and each county sets an aggregate amount in controversy for which arbitration shall be required.
The Scope of the Clause. This section of the clause is critical; it sets the boundaries for which disputes the tribunal is authorised to determine. Choice of Rules. The Number of Arbitrators. Appointing Authority. Choice of Venue. The language of the proceedings. Finality. Exclusion of the right of appeal.
The jurisdictional limits of compulsory arbitration in the Pennsylvania state courts vary considerably with, for example, all cases involving up to $50,000 being referred to arbitration in Philadelphia, Montgomery, Lehigh, Bucks, and Lancaster Counties, whereas the limit is set at $35,000 in Dauphin County, $30,000 in ...
Some potential consequences may include: Breach of Contract: If arbitration is a contractual requirement and one party refuses to participate, they may be in breach of the contract. The non-complying party may be held liable for damages resulting from the breach.
If the defendant doesn't show up, and no valid reason is given for his/her absence, the arbitrator will hear the plaintiff's claim and make a decision based on the plaintiff's evidence in the defendant's absence.
If you don't respond to a validly issued arbitration notice then the proceedings can continue without your participation (ex - parte) and a binding award may be rendered by the Arbitrator.