Sec. 171.085. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION. (a) A court may require that an application filed under this chapter:
(1) show the jurisdiction of the court;
(2) have attached a copy of the agreement to arbitrate;
(3) define the issue subject to arbitration between the parties under the agreement;
(4) specify the status of the arbitration before the arbitrators; and
(5) show the need for the court order sought by the applicant.
(b) A court may not find an application inadequate because of the absence of a requirement listed in Subsection (a) unless the court, in its discretion:
(1) requires that the applicant amend the application to meet the requirements of the court; and
(2) grants the applicant a 10-day period to comply.
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
Subchapter D. Court Proceedings
Section 171.082. Application to Court; Fees
Section 171.083. Time for Filing
Section 171.084. Stay of Certain Proceedings
Section 171.085. Contents of Application
Section 171.086. Orders That May Be Rendered
Section 171.087. Confirmation of Award
Section 171.088. Vacating Award
Section 171.089. Rehearing After Award Vacated
Section 171.090. Type of Relief Not Factor
Section 171.091. Modifying or Correcting Award
Section 171.092. Judgment on Award
Section 171.093. Hearing; Notice
Section 171.094. Service of Process for Initial Application
Section 171.095. Service of Process for Subsequent Applications