Draft a Motion to Compel Arbitration. A title, e.g., Motion to Compel Arbitration. The arbitration clause in the agreement. Identities of both parties involved in the lawsuit. The states you both come from. Explain how the court has jurisdiction over the case.

Either Party to a contract in which there is an Arbitration clause can either himself or through an authorised agent may invoke Arbitration so as to refer the dispute to arbitration, as per provisions of the arbitration clause.

It is best practice to move to compel arbitration early in the litigation.

Serve Motion to Compel Arbitration In Lieu of Answer An answer (or other responsive pleading) must be filed and served within 30 days of service of a complaint. CCP § 412.20(a)(3). Not less than 10 days' notice of the date set for the hearing on the petition must be given.

A petition to compel arbitration or to stay proceedings pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure sections 1281.2 and 1281.4 must state, in addition to other required allegations, the provisions of the written agreement and the paragraph that provides for arbitration.

Mandatory binding arbitration often requires the parties to waive specific rights. Specifically, the relevant contract provision removes or limits a party from suing if they feel wronged. They must go to arbitration instead. It also takes away their right to appeal any decision.

A party may compel arbitration as long as they have a valid and enforceable written agreement to submit a dispute to arbitration. Arbitration, and specifically the procedures for compelling arbitration, are governed by Code of Civil Procedure section 1280 et seq.

Some of the simple tactics to follow while filing a motion to compel: Act in good Faith. The State and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure require parties to meet and confer before bringing a motion to compel. Thorough Knowledge of the Case. Limit citing voluminous authorities. Avoid Personal Attacks.

Grounds For Motion – A party may move to compel responses or additional responses if the responses to interrogatories are (1) incomplete, (2) evasive, or (3) an objection is made that is either too general or without merit.

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