Common use of Hearing – Law – Appeal Limited Clause in Contracts

Hearing – Law – Appeal Limited. The arbitrator shall hold a private hearing within ninety (90) days of the initial arbitration demand and shall take reasonable measures to conclude the hearing within three (3) days. The arbitrator’s written decision shall be issued not later than fourteen (14) calendar days after the close of the hearing. These time limits are included in order to expedite the proceeding, but they are not jurisdictional, and the arbitrator may for good cause afford or permit reasonable extensions, which shall not affect the validity of the award. The written decision shall contain a brief statement of the claim(s) determined and the award made on each claim. In making the decision and award, the arbitrator shall apply substantive law. Absent fraud, collusion or willful misconduct by the arbitrator, the award shall be final, and judgment may be entered in any court having jurisdiction over the parties. The arbitrator may award injunctive relief or any other remedy available from a judge, including the joinder of parties or consolidation of this arbitration with any other arbitration proceeding involving common issues of law or fact or which may promote judicial economy, but shall not have the power to award punitive or exemplary damages.