Hearing Stage: Parties present their case through a process that may be in-person, over the phone, or document-based, depending on the arbitration rules and agreement. Additional written arguments may also be submitted post-hearing. Award Stage: The arbitrator closes the hearing once all evidence is submitted.
To take one example, the Red Sea Islands Arbitration between Eritrea and Yemen was aimed at settling competing claims to some uninhabited rocks in the Red Sea.
Ida in Greece, the royal shepherd, Paris, was also called upon to deliver a famous arbitration award. The dispute concerned the compet- ing claims of Juno, Pallas Athene, and Venus for the prize of beauty. All other means of settlement having failed, Paris, by agreement of the parties, decided the issue by arbitration.
Your letter of arbitration should be concise, professional, and factual. Follow the standard business letter format, including your name and contact information at the top. Ensure that your writing is clear, and avoid using jargon or technical terms that may not be familiar to the reader.
A civil lawsuit Cases that are $50,000 or less must go into arbitration. Examples include a personal injury case from an automobile accident, a disagreement about a contract, or some other type of case that doesn't involve criminal charges.
For example, if an investor files a claim against his or her broker for $38,000, the panel may decide in the investor's favor, but only award $10,000. Arbitration decisions are binding and not subject to appeal, except under very limited circumstances.
Always get straight to the merits without berating the other side or whining about how badly it has treated you. Another threat to your credibility is the “kitchen sink” arbitration demand or a response that includes numerous claims or defenses that have little chance of succeeding.
Consumers are more likely to win in arbitration than in court. This research from ndp | analytics demonstrates that in disputes initiated by a consumer, consumers fare much better in arbitration than they do in litigation.
Businesses can no longer require that consumers arbitrate outside of California a claim arising in California. The new law also prohibits arbitrating a controversy arising in California under the substantive law of a state other than California.