R.I. R. Civ. Arb. 4

As amended through June 7, 2024
Rule 4 - The Award.
(a)Filing the Award. The award shall be in writing, signed by the arbitrator, and filed with the court within ten (10) days after the hearing is concluded or the receipt of post-hearing briefs, whichever is later. Post hearing briefs shall be filed with the Arbitrator within ten (10) days after the hearing is concluded.
(b)Findings; Conclusions; Opinions. No findings of fact and conclusions of law or opinions supporting an award are required unless requested by a party which in no event shall exceed two (2) pages.
(c)Scope of Award. The award must resolve all issues raised by the pleadings and may exceed $100,000 however the costs, interest and attorney's fees shall not be computed and/or included in an award.
(d)Copies of Award to Parties. The arbitrator shall forward copies of the award to counsel of record or to a party not represented by counsel.

R.I. R. Civ. Arb. 4

Last amended 11/5/2014.