Louisiana § RS 38:2314.1 - Arbitration
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2314.1 — Arbitration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 38:2314.1. Arbitration
Any contract for professional design services entered into by the state shall require that all claims, disputes, and other matters arising from that contract shall, at the option of the state, be decided by arbitration. To the extent possible, such arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the Construction Industry Association rules of the American Arbitration Association. Any such arbitration proceeding shall, at the option of the state, be consolidated with or joined to other arbitration proceedings between the state and other persons or entities under contract with the state for the construction, repair, or alteration of the project in question. This Section shall not be limited by R.S. 38:2316.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 599, §1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 38:2314.1
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 38:2314.1 cover?
Section RS 38:2314.1 ("Arbitration") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 38:2314.1?
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