Common use of Fees and Expenses of Arbitration Clause in Contracts

Fees and Expenses of Arbitration. Each party shall bear its own legal expenses and costs in connection with the arbitration, including but not limited to, witness and attorney’s fees, and any fees for preparation of the case. Each party expressly waives any right to an award of attorney’s fees or costs in any grievance proceeding. All fees and expenses of the arbitrator and the court reporter shall be split equally between the parties. Transcripts shall not be required except that either party may request a transcript. The party making such a request shall be solely responsible for the cost. In the event that an arbitration hearing is canceled resulting in a cancellation fee, the party initiating the request or causing the cancellation shall bear the full cost of the cancellation fee, unless a mutually agreed upon alternative is established. Individuals who may have direct knowledge of the circumstances relating to the grievance may be present at the request of either party at the hearing. If such individuals are employees of the SFMTA, they shall be compensated at their usual rate of pay for any time spent travelling to or from, and attending the arbitration hearing.