Arbitration is a procedure in which a dispute is submitted, by agreement of the parties, to one or more arbitrators who make a binding decision on the dispute. In choosing arbitration, the parties opt for a private dispute resolution procedure instead of going to court.
Arbitration is a quasi-judicial proceeding, wherein the parties in dispute appoint an arbitrator by agreement to adjudicate the said dispute and to that extent differs from court proceedings. The power and functions of arbitral tribunal are statutorily regulated.
In arbitration, a neutral third party serves as a judge who is responsible for resolving the dispute. The arbitrator listens as each side argues its case and presents relevant evidence, then renders a binding decision.
The most common ADR methods are negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and private judging. Negotiation. Negotiation is usually the first approach to take before resorting to other ADR methods. Mediation. Mediation is a type of assisted negotiation. Conciliation. Arbitration. Private Judging. Conclusion.
The arbitrator will explain the process. Each side may present an uninterrupted opening statement setting forth its position as to the facts and the law. After opening statements, the parties present their evidence and witnesses. The arbitrator swears in the witnesses and makes rulings on the admissibility of evidence.
Arbitration is an ADR process where the parties present arguments and evidence to an independent third party, the arbitrator, who makes a determination. Arbitration is particularly useful where the subject matter is highly technical, or where the parties seek greater confidentiality than in an open court.
Code of Arbitration Procedure Rule 12206 for Customer Disputes and Rule 13206 for Industry Disputes outline the time limits for submitting a claim in arbitration. These rules allow a claim to be filed within 6 years of the occurrence or event giving rise to the cause of action.
To give you an idea of the process that arbitration typically involves, the American Arbitration Association describes artibtration as having five main steps: Filing and initiation. Arbitrator selection. Preliminary hearing. Information exchange and preparation. Hearings. Post hearing submissions. Award.
There are typically seven stages of the arbitration process: Claimant Files a Claim. Respondent Submits Answer. Parties Select Arbitrators. Parties Attend Initial Prehearing Conference. Parties Exchange Discovery. Parties Attend Hearings. Arbitrators Deliberate and Render Award.