§ 10-3-8. Arbitrators’ hearing — Summons of witnesses.
When more than one arbitrator is agreed to, all the arbitrators shall sit at the hearing of the case, unless, by consent in writing, all parties shall agree to proceed with the hearing with a less number. The arbitrators selected either as prescribed in this chapter or otherwise, or a majority of them, may summon in writing any person, to attend before them or any of them as a witness, and in a proper case to bring with him, her, or them any book, record, document or paper, which may be deemed material as evidence in the case. The fees for such attendance shall be the same as the fees of witnesses in the superior court. The summons shall issue in the name of the arbitrator or arbitrators, or a majority of them, and shall be signed by the arbitrator or arbitrators, or a majority of them, and shall be directed to the person to be summoned and shall be served in the same manner as subpoenas to appear and testify before superior court. If any person or persons, so summoned to testify, shall refuse or neglect to obey the summons, upon petition the court may compel the attendance of the person or persons before the arbitrator or arbitrators or punish the person or persons for contempt, in the same manner now provided for securing the attendance of witnesses or their punishment for neglect or refusal to attend superior court.
History of Section.P.L. 1929, ch. 1408, § 6; G.L. 1938, ch. 475, § 6; G.L. 1956, § 10-3-8; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 93.
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.