Sec. 1. (a) A written agreement to submit to arbitration is valid, and enforceable, an existing controversy or a controversy thereafter arising is valid and enforceable, except upon such grounds as exist at law or in equity for the revocation of any contract. If the parties to such an agreement stipulate in writing, the agreement may be enforced by designated third persons, who shall in such instances have the same rights as a party under this chapter. This chapter also applies to arbitration agreement between employers and employees or between their respective representatives (unless otherwise provided in the agreement).
(b) This chapter specifically exempts from its coverage all consumer leases, sales, and loan contracts, as these terms are defined in the Uniform Consumer Credit Code (IC 24-4.5).
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2-1.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 57. Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Chapter 2. Arbitration: Uniform Arbitration Act
34-57-2-1. Written Agreement to Arbitrate; Enforceability; Exemptions From Chapter
34-57-2-2. Commencement of Arbitration; Procedure; Tolling Statute of Limitations
34-57-2-3. Order to Commence Arbitration; Stay of Arbitration Proceedings; Procedure
34-57-2-4. Appointment of Arbitrators by Agreement or by Court
34-57-2-5. Powers of Arbitrators Exercised by Majority
34-57-2-6. Hearings; Time and Place; Notice; Procedure
34-57-2-7. Right to Representation by Attorney
34-57-2-8. Subpoenas for Witnesses or Documents; Depositions; Witness Fees
34-57-2-9. Award; Form and Copies
34-57-2-10. Modification or Correction of Award; Procedure
34-57-2-11. Fees and Expenses of Arbitration
34-57-2-12. Confirmation of Award by Court
34-57-2-13. Vacation of Award by Court; Procedure
34-57-2-14. Modification or Correction of Award by Court; Procedure
34-57-2-15. Entry of Judgment or Decree Confirming, Modifying, or Correcting Award; Costs
34-57-2-16. Applications to Court
34-57-2-17. "Court" Defined; Jurisdiction
34-57-2-18. Application; Proper Court
34-57-2-19. Appeals Authorized; Procedure
34-57-2-20. Applicability of Chapter