§ 37-16-10. Arbitrator’s oath — Waiver.
Before hearing any testimony, arbitrators selected as prescribed in this chapter must be sworn, by an officer authorized by law to administer an oath, faithfully and fairly to hear and examine the claim, dispute, or matter in question and to make a just award according to the best of their understanding, unless the oath is waived by the written consent of the parties to the contract or their attorneys or the parties have continued with the arbitration without objection to the failure of the arbitrators to take the oath.
History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 165, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 37 - Public Property and Works
Chapter 37-16 - Public Works Arbitration
Section 37-16-1. - Short title.
Section 37-16-2. - Contract provision for arbitration.
Section 37-16-3. - Application to subcontracts.
Section 37-16-4. - Stay of legal proceedings pending arbitration.
Section 37-16-5. - Jurisdiction of superior court to enforce arbitration provision and awards.
Section 37-16-6. - Trial upon evidence of substantial issue.
Section 37-16-7. - Method of appointing arbitrators or umpire.
Section 37-16-8. - Scheduling and notice of arbitration hearing — Adjournment.
Section 37-16-9. - Power of court to direct prompt hearing.
Section 37-16-10. - Arbitrator’s oath — Waiver.
Section 37-16-11. - Powers of arbitrators.
Section 37-16-13. - Validity of awards.
Section 37-16-15. - Procedure for hearing of application to court.
Section 37-16-16. - Form of award.
Section 37-16-17. - Court order confirming award.
Section 37-16-18. - Court order vacating award.
Section 37-16-19. - Rehearing after vacation of award.
Section 37-16-20. - Court order modifying or correcting award.
Section 37-16-21. - Notice of motion to vacate, modify, or correct an award.
Section 37-16-22. - Entry of judgment — Costs.
Section 37-16-23. - Filing of papers after judgment.
Section 37-16-24. - Effect of judgment.