FAI Arb FAI Arbitration Rules 2024
FAI Arb
FAI Arbitration Rules 2024
32.1 Within the time limit set by the arbitral tribunal, the claimant shall submit a Statement of Claim to the respondent and each of the arbitrators. The Statement of Claim shall include:
(a) a statement of the facts and the legal arguments supporting the claim;
(b) the relief or remedy sought by the claimant; and
(c) to the extent possible, the documentary evidence the claimant intends to rely on.
32.2 Within the time limit set by the arbitral tribunal, the respondent shall submit a Statement of Defence to the claimant and each of the arbitrators. The Statement of Defence shall include:
(a) any objections concerning the existence, validity or applicability of the arbitration agreement;
(b) a statement whether, and to what extent, the respondent admits or denies the relief or remedy sought by the claimant;
(c) a statement of the facts and the legal arguments supporting the respondent’s defence; and
(d) to the extent possible, the documentary evidence the respondent intends to rely on.
32.3 Any counterclaim or set-off claim by the respondent shall be raised no later than in the Statement of Defence, unless the arbitral tribunal in exceptional circumstances determines that the respondent has a justified reason to raise a counterclaim or set-off claim at a later stage of the proceedings. Any such counterclaim or set-off claim shall comply with the requirements of Article 32.1(a)–(c).
32.4 The arbitral tribunal shall, after consulting with the parties, decide the number, sequence and schedule of further written submissions (if any) by the parties following the filing of the Statement of Claim and the Statement of Defence.
32.5 Subject to any contrary agreement by the parties, a party may amend its claims during the course of the proceedings, unless the arbitral tribunal considers it inappropriate having regard to the delay in making the amendment or any other relevant circumstances.
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