Louisiana § RS 9:4260 - Place of arbitration
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4260 — Place of arbitration, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 9:4260. Place of arbitration
A. The parties are free to agree on the place of arbitration. Failing an agreement, the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties.
B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, the arbitral tribunal may, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, meet at any place it considers appropriate for consultation among its members, for hearing witnesses, experts, or the parties, or for inspection of goods, other property, or documents.
Acts 2006, No. 795, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 9:4260 cover?
Section RS 9:4260 ("Place of 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.
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