2-1 The recovering company initiates arbitration by filing via AF's website. Evidence must be attached to the filing when it is submitted.
What is the monetary limit for the Special Arbitration Forum? Compulsory arbitration is applicable to a maximum of $250,000 contribution sought per claim. Claims for separate parties arising out of the same accident, occurrence, or event are considered separate claims.
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Similar to other contracts, there are certain circumstances that may cause a binding arbitration clause to fail or become void. For example, if the contract itself goes against public policy, the entire contract, including the arbitration clause, is void.
An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except upon a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
Generally Arbitration Agreements Are Enforceable The legal basis for upholding contractual arbitration clauses is the Federal Arbitration Act, which mandates that arbitration agreements “shall be valid, irrevocable, and enforceable.” In Southland Corp.
An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except upon a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.