Common use of Order of Proceedings Clause in Contracts

Order of Proceedings. The arbitrator may, at his/her discretion, vary the normal procedure under which the initiating party first presents the claim (except in discipline cases) but in any case shall afford full and equal opportunity to all parties for presentation of relevant proofs. The hearings may be reopened by the arbitrator on his/her own motion or on the motion of either party for good cause shown at any time before the award is made, but if the reopening of the hearing would prevent the making of the award within the time specified in these procedures or any other specified time agreed upon by the parties in writing, that matter may not be reopened unless both parties agree upon the extension of such time limit.

Order of Proceedings. The arbitrator may, at his/her their discretion, vary the normal procedure under which the initiating party first presents the claim (except in discipline cases) ), but in any case case, shall afford full and equal opportunity to all parties for presentation of relevant proofs. The hearings may be reopened by the arbitrator on his/her their own motion or on the motion of either party for good cause shown at any time before the award is made, but if the reopening of the hearing would prevent the making of the award within the time specified in these procedures or any other specified time agreed upon by the parties in writing, that matter may not be reopened unless both parties agree upon the extension of such time limit.