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Alternative Dispute Resolution

Mar. 30, 2005

Decision Threatens Validity Of Many Arbitration Clauses

Focus Column - Alternative Dispute Resolution - By Thomas E. McCurnin - On Feb. 28, the 2nd District Court of Appeal invalidated the standard arbitration clause found in most contractor-homeowner contracts. That standard clause, developed by the American Institute of Architects, has been the most widely used contract form for contractors in the nation, for residential as well as commercial construction projects.

        
        
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