Discovery and Hearing Sample Clauses

Discovery and Hearing. During the meeting referred to in Paragraph (e), the Parties shall negotiate in good faith the scope and schedule of discovery, relating to depositions, document production and other discovery devices, taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement as to the scope and schedule of discovery, the Arbitrator may order such discovery as it deems necessary. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution, such discovery shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the date of the selection of the Arbitrator. At the hearing, which shall commence within twenty (20) days after completion of discovery unless the Arbitrator otherwise orders, the Parties may present testimony (either live witness or deposition), subject to cross-examination, and documentary evidence. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution and the availability of the Arbitrator, the hearing shall be conducted over a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive business days, with each Party entitled to approximately half of the allotted time unless otherwise ordered by the Arbitrator. Each Party shall have sole discretion with regard to the admissibility of any evidence and all other matters relating to the conduct of the hearing.
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Discovery and Hearing. The parties shall have ninety (90) days from service of a demand to conduct and complete discovery. In the event that the parties cannot agree on the scope and means of discovery, the Arbitrator shall resolve any discovery issues. The parties desire to exchange information in the least expensive and most cost efficient method possible which assures that the information exchanged between them is true, accurate and complete. Any discovery disputes shall be resolved by the Arbitrator.
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Discovery and Hearing. During the meeting referred to in --------------------- Paragraph (e) of Part II of this Schedule 14.2, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith the scope and schedule of discovery, relating to depositions, document production and other discovery devices, taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution. If the Parties are unable to reach agreement as to the scope and schedule of discovery, the Arbitrator may order such discovery as it deems necessary. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution, such discovery shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the date of the selection of the Arbitrator. At the hearing, which shall commence within twenty (20) days after completion of discovery unless the Arbitrator otherwise orders, the Parties may present testimony (either live witness or deposition), subject to cross-examination, and documentary evidence. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution and the availability of the Arbitrator, the hearing shall be conducted over a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive business days, with each Party entitled to approximately half of the allotted time unless otherwise ordered by the Arbitrator. The Arbitrator shall have sole discretion with regard to the admissibility of any evidence and all other matters relating to the conduct of the hearing.
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Discovery and Hearing. During the meeting referred to in Paragraph (e), the parties shall negotiate in good faith the scope and schedule of discovery, relating to depositions, document production and other discovery devices, taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution. If the parties are unable to reach agreement as to the scope and schedule of discovery, the Arbitrator may order such discovery as it deems necessary. The parties and the Arbitrator must adhere to the following schedule: (1) all discovery shall be completed within forty-five (45) days from the date of the selection of the Arbitrator, and (2) the arbitration hearing shall commence within fifteen (15) days after completion of such discovery. At the arbitration hearing, the parties may present testimony (either live witness or deposition), subject to cross-examination, and documentary evidence. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution and the availability of the Arbitrator, the hearing shall be conducted over a period not to exceed ten (10) consecutive calendar days, with each party entitled to one half of the allotted time.
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Discovery and Hearing. During the meeting referred to in Paragraph (e), the parties shall negotiate in good faith the scope and schedule of discovery, relating to depositions, document production and other discovery devices, taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution. If the parties are unable to reach agreement as to the scope and schedule of discovery, the Arbitrator may order such discovery as it deems necessary. The parties and the Arbitrator must adhere to the following schedule: (1) all discovery shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the date of the selection of the Arbitrator, and (2) the arbitration hearing shall commence within twenty (20) days after completion of such discovery. At the arbitration hearing, the parties may present testimony (either live witness or deposition), subject to cross-examination, and documentary evidence. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution and the availability of the Arbitrator, the hearing shall be conducted
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Discovery and Hearing. During the meeting referred to in Paragraph (e), the parties shall negotiate in good faith the scope and schedule of discovery, relating to depositions, document production and other discovery devices, taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution. If the parties are unable to reach agreement as to the scope and schedule of discovery, the Arbitrator may order such discovery as it deems necessary. The parties and the Arbitrator must adhere to the following schedule: (1) all discovery shall be completed within sixty (60) days from the date of the selection of the Arbitrator, and (2) the arbitration hearing shall commence no earlier than twenty (20) business days and no later than thirty (30) business days after completion of such discovery. At the arbitration hearing, the parties may present testimony (either live witness or deposition), subject to cross-examination, and documentary evidence. To the extent practicable taking into account the nature of the dispute submitted for resolution and the availability of the Arbitrator, the hearing shall be conducted over a period not to exceed thirty (30) consecutive business days, with each party entitled to approximately half of the allotted time.
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