A clause that requires arbitration is known as a mandatory arbitration clause. Today's question is: Are such clauses enforceable in Illinois? The short answer is yes, and the long answer doesn't really change much.
Disputes relating to rights and liabilities which arise out of or give rise to criminal offences. Matters of guardianship. Matrimonial disputes such as divorce, judicial separation, restitution of conjugal rights and child custody. Winding up and insolvency.
Arbitration agreements serve as the backbone of alternative dispute resolution, providing parties with a structured and efficient means of resolving disputes. The key elements within these agreements, including clarity, consent, scope, rules, and procedures, are essential for the successful execution of arbitration.
To ensure enforceability, the arbitration agreement must comply with the formal requirements set out in Section 7 of the Act, which states that the agreement must be in writing. This can include signed documents, exchanges of letters or telegrams, or even statements of claim and defense.
Arbitration agreements require that persons who signed them resolve any disputes by binding arbitration, rather than in court before a judge and/or jury. What is binding arbitration? Binding arbitration involves the submission of a dispute to a neutral party who hears the case and makes a decision.
The nature of the contract, the parties to the contract, the types of disputes that may occur under the contract, and the jurisdictions likely to be involved in any disputes should all be taken into account when designing an arbitration clause for any contract.
In the event a dispute shall arise between the parties to this contract, lease, etc., it is hereby agreed that the dispute shall be referred to United States Arbitration & Mediation for arbitration in ance with United States Arbitration & Mediation Rules of Arbitration.
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.
Arbitration is a dispute resolution mechanism agreed on by parties, which involves the appointment of one or more ar- bitrators to preside over and to make a final decision on a dispute between two or more parties – instead of approaching a court of law to resolve the dispute.
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.