Common use of Hearings and Awards in the Absence of a Party Clause in Contracts

Hearings and Awards in the Absence of a Party. The non-appearance of a party at an arbitration session to which it was summoned shall not (a) exempt that party from payment of the session's fees,

Hearings and Awards in the Absence of a Party. The non-appearance of a party at an arbitration session to which it was summoned shall not (a) exempt that party from payment of the session's fees,, (b) prevent the session from being held, or (c) or prevent the arbitrator from rendering an award in that party’s absence.