Federal Arbitration Act Rules Of Evidence In Palm Beach
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Most arbitrators and academics have long understood that, absent terms to the contrary in the agreement providing for arbitration, the traditional rules of evidence do not apply, and certainly do not strictly apply, in arbitration.
The Federal Rules of Evidence govern the admission or exclusion of evidence in most proceedings in the United States courts.
The fact that formal rules of evidence do not apply in arbitration (unless the parties expressly mandate it, which is rare) little deters the transplanted trial lawyer.” Alfred G.
The Federal Arbitration Act is a federal statute, codified at 9 U.S.C. §§ 1-16, that protects the integrity of many arbitration agreements by deeming them valid, irrevocable, and enforceable. As a result of this law, courts do not have the authority to set aside arbitration awards if the arbitration agreement is valid.
The Florida Supreme Court has clarified that, effective immediately, a sole or chief court-appointed arbitrator must be a Bar member in good standing for the past five years, unless the parties agree in writing to allow someone eligible to practice law in any U.S. jurisdiction during that time.
The Tribunal has discretion to determine the admissibility, weight and credibility of the evidence adduced (Arbitration Rule 36(1)). Parties file their evidence with their written pleadings. Evidence filed in the written process may include exhibits, witness statements, expert reports, audio and video files.
JAMS rules: The JAMS rules provide specific discovery obligations, and it requires the exchange of all relevant, non-privileged documents and electronically stored information, including the names of witnesses and experts who may be called to testify at the arbitration hearing.
Explanation: In an arbitration, the rules of evidence generally tend to be more relaxed when compared to a court trial. This more flexible approach is due to the fact that arbitration is intended to be a more efficient and accessible method of resolving disputes, as opposed to the formalities of court processes.
Parties will need to provide material evidence during the arbitration process. Some arbitrators may require that some types of evidence (such as invoices, pictures, and party correspondence) be presented in a specific format, such as in a binder and labeled in a certain order.
Pursuant to chapter 44, Florida Statutes, arbitration is a process whereby a neutral third person or panel considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision which may be binding or nonbinding. (a) Integrity, Impartiality, and Competence.