Sec. 172.108. LANGUAGE. (a) The parties may agree on the language or languages to be used in the arbitration.
(b) If the parties do not agree, the arbitration tribunal shall determine the language or languages to be used in the arbitration.
(c) Except as provided by the agreement or determination, the agreement or determination applies to each:
(1) written statement by a party;
(2) hearing; and
(3) award, decision, or other communication by the arbitration tribunal.
(d) The arbitration tribunal may order that documentary evidence be accompanied by a translation into the selected language or languages.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 172 - Arbitration and Conciliation of International Commercial Disputes
Subchapter E. Arbitration Proceedings
Section 172.101. Equal Treatment of Parties
Section 172.102. Substantive Rules
Section 172.103. Rules of Procedure
Section 172.104. Rules of Evidence
Section 172.106. Place of Arbitration
Section 172.107. Commencement of Arbitration
Section 172.109. Statement of Claim or Defense
Section 172.110. Supplement or Amendment to Statement
Section 172.112. Hearing or Meeting in Camera
Section 172.113. Written Information
Section 172.114. Default of Party
Section 172.115. Award After Party Fails to Appear or Produce Evidence