Texas § CP.172.109 - STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR DEFENSE
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§ CP.172.109. STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR DEFENSE
STATEMENT OF CLAIM OR DEFENSE. (a) Within the period agreed on by the parties or determined by the arbitration tribunal: (1) the claimant shall state: (A) the facts supporting the claim; (B) the points at issue; and (C) the relief or remedy sought; and (2) the respondent shall state the defense. (b) A party may submit with the party's statement any document the party considers relevant or may add a reference to a document or other evidence the party will submit. (c) The parties may otherwise agree as to the required elements of the statements required by Subsection (a). Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.02, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
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