Albuquerque, NM asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Divorce for New Mexico

Q: I had to be co-hirer for arbitration company. After completion I discovered a 3rd party was involved . Is that legal?

The arbitration person never informed me that the opposing side had a third person involved! Should the arbitration be declared illegal??

2 Lawyer Answers

A: You are asking a question that actually cannot be answered without sufficiently looking at the particular rules involved. Generally speaking if it is not material or does not materialy influence the outcome, it may or may not be important.

Tim Akpinar agrees with this answer

A: I agree with my colleague. It could depend on the rules of the forum and role of the third party. In American Arbitration Association arbitrations, I've had hearings involving third parties (insurance matters, not your specific setting). You could check with the forum's rules. You probably have a Case Administrator on the arbitration hearing notice - they might be able to offer direction. Good luck

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