Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60Q-3.031 - Allocation Arbitration Pre-Hearing Requirements

(1) No later than 10 days before the allocation arbitration hearing, or by such other time as the chief arbitrator orders, the arbitrating defendants shall file a pre-hearing stipulation, which shall contain:

(a) A brief general statement of each party's position;

(b) A list of all exhibits to be offered at the hearing, noting any objections thereto, and the grounds for each objection;

(c) A list of the names and addresses of all witnesses to be called at the hearing by each party. Expert witnesses shall be designated;

(d) A concise, but detailed statement of those facts which are admitted and will require no proof at hearing, together with any reservations directed to such admissions;

(e) A concise statement of those issues of law on which there is agreement;

(f) A concise statement of those issues of fact which remain to be litigated;

(g) A concise statement of those issues of law which remain for determination;

(h) A concise statement of any disagreement as to the application of the rules of evidence;

(i) An estimate of the length of time the hearing will require;

(j) A statement of whether the parties have agreed to the arbitrators' fee, and if so, the amount of the fee;

(k) A list of all motions or other matters which require action by the chief arbitrator; and

(l) The signature of counsel for all parties represented by counsel and of all parties not represented by counsel.

(2) No later than 5 days before the allocation arbitration hearing, the parties, or their attorneys, shall meet to discuss the possibility of amicable resolution of the proceeding.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 60Q-3.031

Rulemaking Authority 766.207(9), (10) FS. Law Implemented 766.201-.212 FS.

New 9-6-88, Formerly 22I-7.031, Amended 6-27-00, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 169, August 31, 2021 effective 9/14/2021.

New 9-6-88, Formerly 22I-7.031, Amended 6-27-00, 9-14-21.