§ 10-3-4. Petition for arbitration — Service, hearing, and reference.
The party aggrieved by the alleged failure, neglect, or refusal of another to perform under a written agreement for arbitration may petition the superior court for the county in which any of the parties reside or has his or her place of business for an order directing that the arbitration proceed in the manner provided for in the agreement. Five (5) days’ notice in writing of the application shall be served upon the party in default. Service thereof shall be made in the manner provided by law for the service of a writ of summons. The court shall hear the parties, and upon being satisfied that the making of the agreement for arbitration or the failure to comply therewith is not in issue, the court shall make an order directing the parties to proceed to arbitration in accordance with the terms of the agreement.
History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1408, § 3; G.L. 1938, ch. 475, § 3; G.L. 1956, § 10-3-4.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 10 - Courts and Civil Procedure – Procedure in Particular Actions
Section 10-3-1. - Short title.
Section 10-3-2. - Agreements to arbitrate subject to chapter.
Section 10-3-3. - Stay of actions on issues referable to arbitration.
Section 10-3-4. - Petition for arbitration — Service, hearing, and reference.
Section 10-3-5. - Determination as to whether issue is subject to arbitration.
Section 10-3-6. - Judicial appointment of arbitrators.
Section 10-3-7. - Manner of making and hearing applications.
Section 10-3-8. - Arbitrators’ hearing — Summons of witnesses.
Section 10-3-9. - Taking of depositions.
Section 10-3-10. - Form and signature of arbitrators’ award.
Section 10-3-11. - Order confirming award.
Section 10-3-12. - Grounds for vacating award.
Section 10-3-13. - Rehearing after vacation of award.
Section 10-3-14. - Modification or correction of award.
Section 10-3-15. - Notice of motion to vacate, modify, or correct award.
Section 10-3-16. - Judgment on award.
Section 10-3-17. - Papers filed for judgment.
Section 10-3-18. - Effect of judgment.
Section 10-3-19. - Appeal to supreme court.
Section 10-3-20. - Severability.
Section 10-3-21. - Sureties — Bound to arbitration award on construction contract.