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§ 16–4401. Definitions - For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Arbitration...
§ 16–4402. Notice - (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person...
§ 16–4403. When chapter applies - (a) This chapter governs an agreement to arbitrate made on...
§ 16–4404. Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions - (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c)...
§ 16–4405. Application for judicial relief - (a) Except as otherwise provided in § 16-4427, an application...
§ 16–4406. Validity of agreement to arbitrate - (a) An agreement contained in a record to submit to...
§ 16–4407. Motion to compel or stay arbitration - (a) On motion of a person showing an agreement to...
§ 16–4408. Provisional remedies - (a) Before an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and...
§ 16–4409. Initiation of arbitration - (a) A person initiates an arbitration proceeding by giving notice...
§ 16–4410. Consolidation of separate arbitration proceedings - (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c) of this...
§ 16–4411. Appointment of arbitrator; service as a neutral arbitrator - (a) If the parties to an agreement to arbitrate agree...
§ 16–4412. Disclosure by arbitrator - (a) Before accepting appointment, an individual who is requested to...
§ 16–4413. Action by majority - If there is more than one arbitrator, the powers of...
§ 16–4414. Immunity of arbitrator; competency to testify; attorney’s fees and costs - (a) An arbitrator is immune from civil liability to the...
§ 16–4415. Arbitration process - (a) An arbitrator may conduct an arbitration in such manner...
§ 16–4416. Representation by lawyer - A party to an arbitration proceeding may be represented by...
§ 16–4417. Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; discovery - (a) An arbitrator may issue a subpoena for the attendance...
§ 16–4418. Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator - If an arbitrator makes a preaward ruling in favor of...
§ 16–4419. Award - (a) An arbitrator shall make a record of an award....
§ 16–4420. Change of award by arbitrator - (a) On motion to an arbitrator by a party to...
§ 16–4421. Remedies; fees and expenses of arbitration proceeding - (a) An arbitrator may award punitive damages or other exemplary...
§ 16–4422. Confirmation of award - After a party to an arbitration proceeding receives notice of...
§ 16–4423. Vacating award - (a) Upon motion to the court by a party to...
§ 16–4424. Modification or correction of award - (a) Upon motion made within 90 days after the movant...
§ 16–4425. Judgment on award; attorney’s fees and litigation expenses - (a) Upon granting an order confirming, vacating without directing a...
§ 16–4426. Jurisdiction - (a) A court of the District of Columbia having jurisdiction...
§ 16–4427. Appeals - (a) An appeal may be taken from: (1) An order...
§ 16–4428. Uniformity of application and construction - In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration shall be...
§ 16–4429. Relationship to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act - This chapter modifies, limits, and supersedes the Electronic Signatures in...
§ 16–4430. Regulation of arbitration organizations - (a) Any arbitration organization that administers or otherwise is involved...
§ 16–4431. Disclosure of arbitration costs - (a) A party drafting a consumer arbitration agreement shall clearly...
§ 16–4432. Savings clause - This chapter does not affect an action or proceeding commenced...