Rhode Island General Laws 37-16-6. Trial upon evidence of substantial issue
If evidentiary facts are set forth raising a substantial issue as to the making of the contract or the failure to comply therewith, the court, or the judge thereof, shall proceed immediately to the trial of the issues. Whenever an immediate trial is ordered, the order therefor shall provide that, if the court finds that a written contract providing for arbitration was made, and that there was a failure to comply therewith, the parties shall proceed with the arbitration in accordance with the terms of the contract and the order shall provide that if the court finds that there was no contract or failure to comply with the contract, then the proceeding shall be dismissed.
History of Section.
P.L. 1967, ch. 165, § 1; P.L. 1997, ch. 326, § 165.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 37-16-6
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.