Del. Rap. Arbit. R. 6

As amended through September 30, 2024
Rule 6 - The Arbitrator's Authority

Upon acceptance of appointment as prescribed in Rule 9, the Arbitrator shall have power and authority:

(1) to resolve, finally and exclusively, any dispute of substantive or procedural arbitrability;
(2) to resolve, finally and exclusively, any dispute as to the interpretation and application of these Rules (including any modifications of or additions to the Rules made in compliance with Rule 3 );
(3) to determine in the first instance the scope of the Arbitrator's remedial authority, subject to review solely under 10 Del. C. § 5809 (except as otherwise limited by the Arbitration Agreement);
(4) to grant interim and/or final relief, including to award any legal or equitable remedy appropriate in the sole judgment of the Arbitrator;
(5) to administer oaths as authorized by 10 Del. C. § 5807;
(6) tocompel the attendance of witnesses and the production of books, records, contracts, papers, accounts and all other documents and evidence (unless otherwise provided in the Arbitration Agreement);
(7) to make such rulings, including such rulings of law, and to issue such orders or impose such sanctions as the Arbitrator deems proper to resolve an Arbitration in a timely, efficient and orderly manner.

In addition, if, but only if, the Arbitration Agreement so provides, the Arbitrator shall have power and authority to issue subpoenas and to award commissions to permit a deposition to be taken, in the manner and on the terms designated by the Arbitrator, of a witness who cannot be subpoenaed.

Del. Rap. Arbit. R. 6

Adopted effective 6/22/2015