What is a motion to limit the scope of an arbitration?

A motion to limit the scope of an arbitration is a legal motion made by one of the parties to an arbitration agreement in Virginia. It is a request to the arbitrator to limit the scope of the arbitration. This could mean limiting the type of claims and/or issues that can be discussed in the hearing, or the amount of evidence or testimony that may be admitted in the arbitration. The motion is typically made to save time and money, as a fully encompassed arbitration may be quite costly. The filing party must state the specific reasons why they are asking to limit the scope of the arbitration. The party making the motion must also present any legal arguments, evidence, and witnesses to support their request. The party against whom the motion is made can then offer any opposition they have to the motion. The arbitrator will then make a ruling on the matter. If the arbitrator grants the motion to limit the scope of the arbitration, the terms of the ruling will specify the types of claims or issues that will be addressed in the hearing, as well as any restrictions on the types of evidence and testimonies that can be heard in the arbitration. If the motion is denied, the arbitration will proceed with full scope.

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