Most arbitrators and academics have long understood that, absent terms to the contrary in the agreement providing for arbitration, the traditional rules of evidence do not apply, and certainly do not strictly apply, in arbitration.
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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.
FRBP 7001 provides that some requests for relief can not be made by starting a contested matter (filing and serving a motion), but can be made only by commencing an adversary proceeding (filing and serving a complaint with a summons). The provisions of FRBP 7001-7087 apply; these are called the "Part VII Rules."
A list of all disputed issues with a short explanation of each;A statement of facts from each party; andA signed stipulation as to undisputed issues of fact and law and exhibits, which neither party is objecting. This rule is essentially forcing parties to try to settle issues in their case before going to trial.
Riverside Superior Court Local Rule 3116 provides: Unless otherwise specified in the Order to Show Cause, any response in opposition to an Order to Show Case (a) shall be in the form of a written declaration and (b) shall be filed no less than four court days before the hearing on the Order to Show Cause.
Ex Parte Applications Ex parte documents must be eFiled before am the court day before the hearing. Ex parte written oppositions must be eFiled before am the day of the hearing. Printed courtesy copies of ex parte oppositions must be provided to the court the day of the ex parte hearing.
Comply with Local Rule 3116, which provides that a written response to any OSC be filed with the Court at least 5 days in advance of the hearing (although the Court encourages filing any response at least 10 days in advance of the OSC where possible).
The arbitrator will decide the case within 10 days of the hearing. The arbitrator will send a copy of the award to the parties and the original to the Arbitration Administrator with a proof of service attached. If the case is very complicated, the Court may give the arbitrator 20 days more to decide your case.
Settlement by agreement is the cheapest option and gives you the most control. Both mediation and arbitration are expensive, and arbitration is usually binding, so the ultimate decision is out of your control.