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s 28.05

Parties may refer proceeding to mediation, arbitration or ADR process

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Chapter 2Original jurisdiction—proceedings generally
Part 28Alternative dispute resolution
Division 28.1General

28.05 Parties may refer proceeding to mediation, arbitration or ADR process

(1)

Nothing in this Division prevents the parties to a proceeding referring the proceeding to:

(a)

an arbitrator, in accordance with an arbitration agreement for arbitration; or

(b)

a mediator for mediation; or

(c)

a person to conduct an ADR process.

(2)

However, if the parties refer the proceeding under subrule (1), the applicant must, within 14 days of the referral, apply to the Court for directions as to the future management and conduct of the proceeding.

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