Sec. 172.111. HEARINGS. (a) Except as agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall decide whether to:
(1) hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument; or
(2) conduct the arbitration on the basis of documents and other materials.
(b) Unless the parties have agreed that oral hearings are not to be held, the arbitration tribunal shall, on request of a party, hold an oral hearing at an appropriate stage of the arbitration.
(c) Each party shall be given sufficient advance notice of a hearing or meeting of the arbitration tribunal to permit inspection of documents, goods, or other property.
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