Arbitration Agreement
/ˌɑːr·bɪˈtreɪ·ʃən əˈɡriː·mənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual clause or separate contract whereby parties agree to submit disputes to arbitration instead of litigation.
The parties signed an arbitration agreement to resolve any future disputes out of court.
Forms
- arbitration agreements
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Commentary
Often integrated within broader contracts, arbitration agreements should clearly specify arbitration rules and the scope of disputes covered to avoid unenforceability.
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