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 ...
Parties are encouraged to file their Requests electronically using ICC Case Connect. Via the Request form, claimant(s) will be invited to supply key information in relation to their Request, and to upload their Request and any relevant annexes.
Parties will need to provide material evidence during the arbitration process. Some arbitrators may require that some types of evidence (such as invoices, pictures, and party correspondence) be presented in a specific format, such as in a binder and labeled in a certain order.
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.
Arbitration. The arbitration system in Allegheny County is compulsory non-binding arbitration with a ceiling of $50,000 on civil damage awards.
(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.
Necessary Elements Details of the Parties. Details of the relationship between the parties. Demand for Arbitration. The mention of agreement/contract (if any). The mention of already existing arbitration agreement between the parties pursuant to which the concerned notice of arbitration has been sent (if any).
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.