The witness statement should include some promise (whether an oath or similar) by the witness that the evidence is true. Depending on the procedure adopted in an arbitration, the party which did not call the witness may cross-examine the witness.
The Statement of Claim is a document you compose that provides the following: Name(s) of the claimant(s) — who is filing the claim. Name(s) of the respondent(s) — whom the claim is against. Details of the dispute.
It should contain all of the evidence that you want the court to have about the case and the reasons why you want the judge to make certain orders or directions. A witness statement should be factual and state what was seen, heard or felt by the person writing the statement.
Example witness statement I, Any Tenant, a retired joiner residing at 1 Any Street and the defendant in this matter, will say as follows. This statement is in my own words, from my own knowledge except where indicated. I have made this statement in support of my defence to the possession claim brought by Any Landlord.
In conclusion, an effective opening statement will tell the arbitrator in a concise, courteous fashion exactly what the factual situation in the case is, what the issues are, how the advocate wants the arbitrator to rule on the issues, and exactly what relief is being requested.
Much like the opening statement in a trial, your arbitration statement should lay out what the “evidence” – the written material – will show regarding the proper credit on the project. The Arbitration Statement is not established fact, just your assessment of the material.
In conclusion, an effective opening statement will tell the arbitrator in a concise, courteous fashion exactly what the factual situation in the case is, what the issues are, how the advocate wants the arbitrator to rule on the issues, and exactly what relief is being requested.
There is no specific formula to close proceedings under any of the major arbitral rules. In practice, arbitral tribunals typically record their decision to close the proceedings in a procedural order 6 or a simple communication to the parties.