Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 37-16 - Public Works Arbitration
Section 37-16-14. - Arbitration under chapter deemed special proceeding — Jurisdiction of superior court.

§ 37-16-14. Arbitration under chapter deemed special proceeding — Jurisdiction of superior court.
Arbitration of a claim, dispute, or matter in question under a contract described in this chapter shall be deemed a special proceeding of which the superior court for Providence County shall have jurisdiction.
History of Section.P.L. 1967, ch. 165, § 1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

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 37-16-12. - Fees.

Section 37-16-13. - Validity of awards.

Section 37-16-14. - Arbitration under chapter deemed special proceeding — Jurisdiction of superior court.

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.

Section 37-16-25. - Appeals.

Section 37-16-26. - Satisfaction of award.

Section 37-16-27. - Application to sureties.