Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 371 of 2012 - Uniform Arbitration Act (691.1681 - 691.1713)
Section 691.1686 - Validity of Agreement to Arbitrate.

Sec. 6.
(1) An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except on a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
(2) The court shall decide whether an agreement to arbitrate exists or a controversy is subject to an agreement to arbitrate.
(3) An arbitrator shall decide whether a condition precedent to arbitrability has been fulfilled and whether a contract containing a valid agreement to arbitrate is enforceable.
(4) If a party to a judicial proceeding challenges the existence of, or claims that a controversy is not subject to, an agreement to arbitrate, the arbitration proceeding may continue pending final resolution of the issue by the court, unless the court otherwise orders.
History: 2012, Act 371, Eff. July 1, 2013

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 691 - Judiciary

Act 371 of 2012 - Uniform Arbitration Act (691.1681 - 691.1713)

Section 691.1681 - Short Title; Definitions.

Section 691.1682 - Notice.

Section 691.1683 - Agreement to Arbitrate; When Act Applies.

Section 691.1684 - Effect of Agreement to Arbitrate; Nonwaivable Provisions.

Section 691.1685 - Request for Judicial Relief.

Section 691.1686 - Validity of Agreement to Arbitrate.

Section 691.1687 - Order to Compel or Stay Arbitration.

Section 691.1688 - Provisional Remedies.

Section 691.1689 - Initiation of Arbitration.

Section 691.1690 - Consolidation of Separate Arbitration Proceedings.

Section 691.1691 - Appointment of Arbitrator; Service as Neutral Arbitrator.

Section 691.1692 - Disclosure by Arbitrator.

Section 691.1693 - Action by Majority.

Section 691.1694 - Immunity of Arbitrator; Competency to Testify; Attorney Fees and Costs.

Section 691.1695 - Arbitration Process.

Section 691.1696 - Representation by Lawyer.

Section 691.1697 - Witnesses; Subpoenas; Depositions; Discovery.

Section 691.1698 - Judicial Enforcement of Preaward of Ruling by Arbitrator.

Section 691.1699 - Award.

Section 691.1700 - Modification or Correction of Award by Arbitrator.

Section 691.1701 - Remedies; Fees and Expenses of Arbitration Proceeding.

Section 691.1702 - Confirmation of Award.

Section 691.1703 - Vacating Award.

Section 691.1704 - Modification or Correction of Award.

Section 691.1705 - Judgment on Award; Attorney Fees and Litigation.

Section 691.1706 - Jurisdiction.

Section 691.1707 - Venue.

Section 691.1708 - Appeals.

Section 691.1709 - Uniformity of Application and Construction.

Section 691.1710 - Relationship to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

Section 691.1711 - Effective Date.

Section 691.1713 - Savings Clause.