Common use of Fact Finding Clause in Contracts

Fact Finding. In the event there is a dispute over facts, a fact-finder shall be immediately selected by requesting a list of names from the American Arbitration Association in accordance with their voluntary rules and regulations. Once the fact-finder is selected and has an initial meeting with the parties, he shall have fifteen (15) days in which to report his findings of fact. He shall make no recommendations. If fact-finding is not occurring simultaneously with mediation, negotiations shall continue after the fact-finder report is issued. The fact-finder shall establish whatever ground rules he deems necessary to establish fact.

Fact Finding. In the event there is a dispute over facts, a fact-finder shall be immediately selected by requesting a list of names from the American Arbitration Association in accordance with their voluntary rules and regulations. Once the fact-finder is selected and has an initial meeting with the parties, he shall have fifteen (15) days in which to report his findings of fact. He The fact-finder shall make no recommendations. If fact-finding is not occurring simultaneously with mediation, negotiations shall continue after the fact-finder report is issued. The fact-finder shall establish whatever ground rules he deems necessary to establish fact.