Nevada § 38.219 - Validity of agreement to arbitrate
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 38.219 — Validity of agreement to arbitrate, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.219. Validity of agreement to arbitrate
1. An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent
controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable and
irrevocable except as otherwise provided in NRS 597.995 or upon a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract. 2. The court shall decide whether an agreement to arbitrate exists or a controversy
is subject to an agreement to arbitrate. 3. An arbitrator shall decide whether a condition precedent to arbitrability has been
fulfilled and whether a contract containing a valid agreement to arbitrate is enforceable. 4. If a party to a judicial proceeding challenges the existence of, or claims that
a controversy is not subject to, an agreement to arbitrate, the arbitral proceeding
may continue pending final resolution of the issue by the court, unless the court
otherwise orders.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 38.219
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 38.219 cover?
Section 38.219 ("Validity of agreement to arbitrate") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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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