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GA Code § 9-9-28 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-28. Arbitration Agreements to Be in Writing; Definitions

  All arbitration agreements shall be in writing.   A written arbitration agreement means that its contents are recorded in any form, whether or not the arbitration agreement or contract has been concluded orally, by conduct, or by other means.     As used in this subsection, the term:   "Data message" means information generated, sent, received or stored by electronic, magnetic, optical, or similar means, including, but not limited to, electronic data interchange (EDI), e-mail, telegram, telex, or telecopy.   "Electronic communication" means any communication that the parties make by means of data messages.     The requirement that an arbitration agreement be in writing may be met by an electronic communication if the information contained therein is accessible so as to be useable for subsequent reference.     An arbitration agreement shall be deemed to be in writing if it is contained in an exchange of statements of claim and defense in which the existence of an arbitration agreement is alleged by one party and not denied by the other.   The reference in a contract to any document containing an arbitration clause shall constitute an arbitration agreement in writing, provided that the reference is such as to make that clause a part of the contract.     (Code 1981, §9-9-28, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-29 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-29. Arbitration Referrals

  A court before which a civil action is brought in a matter which is the subject of an arbitration agreement shall, if a party so requests not later than when submitting the party's first statement on the substance of the dispute, refer the parties to arbitration unless it finds that the arbitration agreement is null and void, inoperative, or incapable of being performed.   Where an action referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section has been brought, arbitral proceedings may nevertheless be commenced or continued, and an arbitration award may be made, while the action is pending before the court.     (Code 1981, §9-9-29, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-30 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-30. Interim Measures of Protection

 Before or during arbitral proceedings, a party may request from a court an interim measure of protection, and a court may grant such measure, and such request shall not be deemed to be incompatible with an arbitration agreement.    (Code 1981, §9-9-30, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)   Law reviews.   - For annual review of admiralty law, see 69 Mercer L. Rev. 1001 (2018).   JUDICIAL DECISIONS   Authority of court.    - O.C.G.A. § 9-9-30 did not authorize the court to order a charterer and a guarantor to provide security to ship owners pending an arbitration in London as § 9-9-30 does not authorize the creation of interim measures of protection but instead guarantees that resort to a court for interim measures will not waive the right to arbitrate; the fact that O.C.G.A. § 9-9-38 uses "interim measures" in describing an arbitrator's authority does not mean that the same authority is granted to the courts. SCL Basilisk AG v. Agribusiness United Savannah Logistics LLC, 875 F.3d 609 (11th Cir. 2017).
GA Code § 9-9-31 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-31. Number of Arbitrators

 The parties shall be free to determine the number of arbitrators, and if no determination is stated, the number of arbitrators shall be one.    (Code 1981, §9-9-31, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-33 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-33. Arbitrator Disclosure Requirements; Challenge of Arbitrator for Doubts as to Impartiality or Independence

  When a person is approached in connection with the possible appointment of such person as an arbitrator, such person shall disclose any circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to his or her impartiality or independence. An arbitrator, from the time of appointment and throughout the arbitral proceedings, shall without delay disclose any such circumstances to the parties unless they have already been informed of them by the arbitrator.   An arbitrator may be challenged only if circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the arbitrator's impartiality or independence, or if the arbitrator does not possess qualifications agreed to by the parties. A party may challenge an arbitrator appointed by the party, or in whose appointment the party has participated, only for reasons of which the party becomes aware after the appointment has been made.     (Code 1981, §9-9-33, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-34 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-34. Procedure for Challenging Arbitrator

  The parties shall be free to agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator, subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section.   If the parties fail to agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator, a party who intends to challenge an arbitrator shall, within 15 days after becoming aware of the constitution of the arbitration tribunal or after becoming aware of any circumstance referred to in subsection (b) of Code Section 9-9-33, send a written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitration tribunal. Unless the challenged arbitrator withdraws from office or the other party agrees to the challenge, the arbitration tribunal shall decide on the challenge.   If a challenge under the procedure set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section is not successful, within 30 days after having received notice of the decision rejecting the challenge, the challenging party may request that the court specified in Code Section 9-9-27 decide on the challenge, which decision shall not be subject to appeal; while such a request is pending, the arbitration tribunal, including the challenged arbitrator, may continue the arbitral proceedings and make an arbitration award.     (Code 1981, §9-9-34, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-35 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-35. Inability of Arbitrator to Carry Out or Perform Functions; Termination of Mandate

  If an arbitrator becomes de jure or de facto unable to perform his or her functions or for other reasons fails to act without undue delay, the arbitrator's mandate terminates if he or she withdraws from office or if the parties agree on the termination. Otherwise, if a controversy remains concerning any of these grounds, any party may request that the court specified in Code Section 9-9-27 decide on the termination of the mandate, which decision shall not be subject to appeal.   If, under this Code section or subsection (b) of Code Section 9-9-34, an arbitrator withdraws from office or a party agrees to the termination of the mandate of an arbitrator, this shall not imply acceptance of the validity of any ground referred to in this Code section or subsection (b) of Code Section 9-9-33.     (Code 1981, §9-9-35, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-36 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-36. Appointment of Substitute Arbitrator

 Where the mandate of an arbitrator terminates under Code Section 9-9-34 or 9-9-35 or because of withdrawal from office for any other reason or because of the revocation of the arbitrator's mandate by agreement of the parties or in any other case of termination of the arbitrator's mandate, a substitute arbitrator shall be appointed according to the rules that were applicable to the appointment of the arbitrator being replaced.    (Code 1981, §9-9-36, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-37 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-37. Disputes as to Jurisdiction

 Unless otherwise agreed by the parties:    The arbitration tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement. For that purpose, an arbitration clause which forms part of a contract shall be treated as an agreement independent of the other terms of the contract. A decision by the arbitration tribunal that the contract is null and void shall not thereby invalidate the arbitration clause;   A plea that the arbitration tribunal does not have jurisdiction shall be raised not later than the submission of the statement of defense. A party shall not be precluded from raising such a plea by the fact that the party has appointed, or participated in the appointment of, an arbitrator. A plea that the arbitration tribunal is exceeding the scope of its authority shall be raised as soon as the matter alleged to be beyond the scope of its authority is raised during the arbitral proceedings. The arbitration tribunal may, in either case, admit a later plea if it considers the delay justified; and   The arbitration tribunal may rule on a plea referred to in paragraph (2) of this Code section either as a preliminary question or in an arbitration award on the merits. If the arbitration tribunal rules as a preliminary question that it has jurisdiction or only partial jurisdiction, within 30 days after having received notice of such ruling and subject to the permission of the arbitration tribunal, any party may request that the court specified in Code Section 9-9-27 decide the matter, which decision shall not be subject to appeal; while such a request is pending, the arbitration tribunal may continue the arbitral proceedings and make an arbitration award.     (Code 1981, §9-9-37, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-38 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-38. Interim Measures

  Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal may, at the request of a party, grant interim measures as it deems appropriate.   The arbitration tribunal may modify, suspend, or terminate an interim measure it has granted, upon application of any party or, in exceptional circumstances and upon prior notice to the parties, on the arbitration tribunal's own initiative.   The arbitration tribunal may require the party requesting an interim measure to provide appropriate security in connection with the measure.   The arbitration tribunal may require any party promptly to disclose any material change in the circumstances on the basis of which the measure was requested or granted.   If a measure ordered under subsection (a) of this Code section proves to have been unjustified from the outset, the party which obtained its enforcement may be obliged to compensate the other party for damage resulting from the enforcement of such measure or from its providing security in order to avoid enforcement. This claim may be put forward in the pending arbitral proceedings.   An interim measure issued by an arbitration tribunal shall be recognized as binding and, unless otherwise provided by the arbitration tribunal, enforced upon application to the competent court, irrespective of the country in which it was issued, subject to the provisions of Code Section 9-9-39.   The party who is seeking or has obtained recognition or enforcement of an interim measure shall promptly inform the court of any termination, suspension, or modification of that interim measure.   Where recognition or enforcement of an interim measure is sought in a court of this state, such court may order the requesting party to provide appropriate security if the arbitration tribunal has not already made a determination with respect to security or where such a decision is necessary to protect the rights of third parties.     (Code 1981, §9-9-38, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-39 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-39. When Recognition or Enforcement of Interim Measure May Be Refused

  Recognition or enforcement of an interim measure may be refused only:   At the request of the party against whom it is invoked if the court is satisfied that:   Such refusal is warranted on the grounds set forth in subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) through (a)(1)(D) of Code Section 9-9-58;   The arbitration tribunal's decision with respect to the provision of security in connection with the interim measure issued by the arbitration tribunal has not been complied with; or   The interim measure has been terminated or suspended by the arbitration tribunal or, where so empowered, by the court of the state in which the arbitration takes place or under the law of which that interim measure was granted; or     If the court finds that:   The interim measure is incompatible with the powers conferred upon the court, unless the court decides to reformulate the interim measure to the extent necessary to adapt it to its own powers and procedures for the purposes of enforcing that interim measure and without modifying its substance; or   Any of the grounds set forth in subparagraph (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Code Section 9-9-58 shall apply to the recognition and enforcement of the interim measure.       Any determination made by the court on any ground in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be effective only for the purposes of the application to recognize and enforce the interim measure. Where recognition or enforcement is sought, the court shall not undertake a review of the substance of the interim measure in determining any ground specified in subsection (a) of this Code section.     (Code 1981, §9-9-39, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-40 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-40. Treatment of Parties

 The parties shall be treated with equality, and each party shall be given a full opportunity of presenting its case.    (Code 1981, §9-9-40, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-41 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-41. Procedure to Be Followed by Arbitration Tribunal

  Subject to the provisions of this part, the parties shall be free to agree on the procedure to be followed by the arbitration tribunal in conducting the proceedings.   If the parties fail to agree on the procedure to be followed by the arbitration tribunal in conducting proceedings, the arbitration tribunal may, subject to the provisions of this part, conduct the arbitration in such manner as it considers appropriate. The power conferred upon the arbitration tribunal includes the power to determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality, and weight of any evidence.     (Code 1981, §9-9-41, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-42 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-42. Place of Arbitration

  The parties shall be free to agree on the place of arbitration; provided, however, that failing such agreement, the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitration tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties.   Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the arbitration tribunal may, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, meet at any place it considers appropriate for consultation among its members, for hearing witnesses, experts, or the parties, or for inspection of goods, other property, or documents.     (Code 1981, §9-9-42, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-43 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-43. Date of Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings

 Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute shall commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.    (Code 1981, §9-9-43, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-44 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-44. Languages to Be Used in Arbitral Proceedings; Translation of Documentary Evidence

  The parties shall be free to agree on the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings; provided, however, that failing such agreement, the arbitration tribunal shall determine the language or languages to be used in the proceedings. Such agreement or determination, unless otherwise specified therein, shall apply to any written statement by a party, any hearing, and any arbitration award, decision, or other communication by the arbitration tribunal.   The arbitration tribunal may order that any documentary evidence be accompanied by a translation into the language or languages agreed upon by the parties or determined by the arbitration tribunal.     (Code 1981, §9-9-44, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-45 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-45. Facts Supporting Claim; Amendment or Supplementing of Claim

  Within the period of time agreed by the parties or determined by the arbitration tribunal, the claimant shall state the facts supporting his or her claim, the points at issue, and the relief or remedy sought, and the respondent shall state his or her defense in respect of these particulars, unless the parties have otherwise agreed as to the required elements of such statements. The parties may submit with their statements all documents they consider to be relevant or may add a reference to the documents or other evidence they will submit.   Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, either party may amend or supplement his or her claim or defense during the course of the arbitral proceedings, unless the arbitration tribunal considers it inappropriate to allow such amendment having regard to the delay in making it.     (Code 1981, §9-9-45, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-46 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-46. How Proceedings to Be Conducted; Oral Hearings; Notice; Consolidation of Proceedings or Hearings

  Subject to any contrary agreement by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials; provided, however, that unless the parties have agreed that no hearings shall be held, the arbitration tribunal shall hold hearings at an appropriate stage of the proceedings, if requested by a party.   The parties shall be given sufficient advance notice of any hearing and of any meeting of the arbitration tribunal for the purposes of inspection of goods, other property, or documents.   All statements, documents, or other information supplied to the arbitration tribunal by one party shall be communicated to the other party. Any expert report or evidentiary document on which the arbitration tribunal may rely in making its decision shall be communicated to the parties.   Unless the parties agree to confer such power on the tribunal, the tribunal shall not have the power to order consolidation of proceedings or concurrent hearings; provided, however, that the parties shall be free to agree:   That the arbitral proceedings shall be consolidated with other arbitral proceedings; or   That concurrent hearings shall be held, on such terms as may be agreed.       (Code 1981, §9-9-46, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-47 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-47. Effects of Failure to State Facts Supporting Claim, Failure to Put Forward Statement of Defense, or Failure to Appear at Hearing or to Produce Documentary Evidence

 Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if, without showing sufficient cause:    The claimant fails to communicate his or her statement of claim in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section 9-9-45, the arbitration tribunal shall terminate the proceedings;   The respondent fails to communicate his or her statement of defense in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section 9-9-45, the arbitration tribunal shall continue the proceedings without treating such failure in itself as an admission of the claimant's allegations; and   Any party fails to appear at a hearing or to produce documentary evidence, the arbitration tribunal may continue the proceedings and make the arbitration award on the evidence before it.     (Code 1981, §9-9-47, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)
GA Code § 9-9-48 (2021)
2021 Georgia Code|Title 9 - Civil Practice|Chapter 9 - Arbitration|Article 1 - General Provisions|Part 2 - International Commercial Arbitration Code|§ 9-9-48. Appointment of Experts

  Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal:   May appoint one or more experts to report to it on specific issues to be determined by the arbitration tribunal; and   May require a party to give the expert any relevant information or to produce, or to provide access to, any relevant documents, goods, or other property for the expert's inspection.     Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if a party requests or if the arbitration tribunal considers it necessary, the expert shall, after delivery of the expert's written or oral report, participate in a hearing where the parties have the opportunity to put questions to the expert and to present expert witnesses in order to testify on the points at issue.     (Code 1981, §9-9-48, enacted by Ga. L. 2012, p. 961, § 1/SB 383.)