How do I challenge the jurisdiction of an arbitrator?

In North Carolina, challenging the jurisdiction of an arbitrator can be complicated. In order to successfully challenge the jurisdiction of the arbitrator, you will need to prove that the arbitrator does not have the authority or right to hear the dispute. This can be done by requesting a hearing to challenge the jurisdiction, and that request must include specific reasons why the arbitrator does not have the authority to hear the dispute. Generally, challenging the jurisdiction of the arbitrator is done when parties feel that the arbitrator is not a neutral party or is not qualified to make a ruling on the dispute. The request for a hearing can be made orally or in writing and must be submitted to the court in which arbitration proceedings are pending. The court may require the parties to present evidence, either in writing or orally, in order to determine the arbitrator’s jurisdiction. Supporting evidence may include a statement of the facts or a description of the relationship between the parties to the dispute. It is important that the request is made in a timely fashion, as the court may decline to hear the challenge if the request is made too late. Once the court has heard the evidence relating to the challenge, it will make a ruling as to whether the arbitrator has jurisdiction. Depending on the ruling, the arbitration proceedings may be terminated or continued. It is important to note that if the court finds that the arbitrator does not have jurisdiction, any decisions previously made by the arbitrator will be null and void.

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