It is the duty of all courts to encourage the settlement of controversies pending before them by a reference thereof to arbitrators chosen by the parties or their attorneys and, on motion of the parties, must make such order and continue the case for award.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 1 - Settlement of Controversies.
Division 1 - Arbitration and Award.
Section 6-6-1 - Duty of Courts to Encourage Settlement of Pending Controversies.
Section 6-6-2 - Reference of Controversy When No Action Pending to Arbitrators.
Section 6-6-4 - Arbitrators - Duties Generally.
Section 6-6-5 - Arbitrators - Substitution; Award by Majority.
Section 6-6-6 - Arbitrators - Oath.
Section 6-6-7 - Arbitrators - Power to Subpoena Witnesses, Administer Oaths and Take Depositions.
Section 6-6-8 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Execution.
Section 6-6-9 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Liability on Default.
Section 6-6-10 - Fees and Charges - Arbitrators, Witnesses, Sheriffs and Constables; How Paid.
Section 6-6-12 - Award - Proceedings When Not Performed; Force and Effect.
Section 6-6-13 - Award - Enforcement.
Section 6-6-14 - Award - Conclusive Between Parties and Final; Exceptions.