Sec. 171.046. FAILURE OF PARTY TO APPEAR. Unless otherwise provided by the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy on the evidence produced without regard to whether a party who has been notified as provided by Section 171.044 fails to appear.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 171 - General Arbitration
Section 171.041. Appointment of Arbitrators
Section 171.042. Majority Action by Arbitrators
Section 171.043. Hearing Conducted by Arbitrators
Section 171.044. Time and Place of Hearing; Notice
Section 171.045. Adjournment or Postponement
Section 171.046. Failure of Party to Appear
Section 171.047. Rights of Party at Hearing
Section 171.048. Representation by Attorney; Fees
Section 171.053. Arbitrators' Award