The Petitioner or Respondent elects to have its claims resolved with use of the simplified claims procedure by indicating its election with or in the filing of its first pleading in Arbitration and by attaching thereto a copy of the written decision or ruling of the department or agency. In the complaint or answer, the Party electing the simplified claims procedure shall state all facts and conclusions at issue. The Arbitrator may consider a request for the simplified claims procedure after the filing of the first pleading except such request shall be granted only for mistake, inadvertence, surprise or excusable neglect.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 1, § 1341
2. Renumbering of former section 341 to new section 1341 filed 6-20-97; operative 7-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 25).
3. Renumbering of former section 1341 to new section 1360 and renumbering and amendment of former section 1376 to new section 1341 filed 8-15-97; operative 8-15-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 33).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 10240.5 and 10245.2, Public Contract Code. Reference: Section 10240.5, Public Contract Code.
2. Renumbering of former section 341 to new section 1341 filed 6-20-97; operative 7-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 25).
3. Renumbering of former section 1341 to new section 1360 and renumbering and amendment of former section 1376 to new section 1341 filed 8-15-97; operative 8-15-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 33).