Procedural powers of arbitrator
86W Procedural powers of arbitrator
An arbitrator may—
give procedural directions;
make orders requiring—
the delivery of documents clarifying the issues between the parties;
the discovery and inspection of documents;
sit at any time or place;
adjourn the arbitration proceedings from time to time and from place to place;
refer a matter to an expert for report, and accept the expert's report in evidence;
do anything else necessary for the expeditious hearing and determination of the dispute.
An arbitrator may hear 2 or more proceedings relating to the same general subject matter together.
An arbitrator may proceed with arbitration proceedings in the absence of a party if the party has been given at least 14 days notice of the proceedings.
An arbitrator may engage a legal practitioner to provide advice on the conduct of the arbitration and to assist the arbitrator in drafting the award.
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