Pennsylvania § 7381 - Temporary order or award.
Full text of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7381 — Temporary order or award., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7381. Temporary order or award.
(a) Before selection of arbitrator.--Before an arbitrator is selected and able to act, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order under 23 Pa.C.S. (relating to domestic relations) and the applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure.
(b) After selection of arbitrator.--After an arbitrator is selected:
(1) the arbitrator may make a temporary award under 23 Pa.C.S. and the applicable Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure; and
(2) if the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, on motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order.
(c) Modification.--On motion of a party, before the court confirms a final award, the court, under section 7386 (relating to confirmation of award), 7388 (relating to correction or confirmation by court of unconfirmed award) or 7389 (relating to vacation, amendment or confirmation by court of unconfirmed award), may confirm, correct, vacate or amend a temporary award made under subsection (b)(1).
(d) Enforcement.--On motion of a party, the court may enforce a subpoena or interim award issued by an arbitrator for the fair and expeditious disposition of the arbitration.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pennsylvania § 7381
What does Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7381 cover?
Section 7381 ("Temporary order or award.") is part of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, the codified statutory law of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania § 7381?
A common citation format is "Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes § 7381" (Pennsylvania). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Pennsylvania law?
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How does Pennsylvania § 7381 apply to my situation?
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