New Hampshire § 542:2 Stay of Proceedings Brought in Violation of Arbitration Agreements

New Hampshire Statutes

§ 542:2 — Stay of Proceedings Brought in Violation of Arbitration Agreements

New Hampshire § 542:2

Title LVPROCEEDINGS IN SPECIAL CASES

Ch. 542ARBITRATION OF DISPUTES

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N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 542:2 (2026).

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If any suit or proceeding be brought upon any issue referable to arbitration under such an agreement in writing for arbitration, the court in which such suit is pending, upon being satisfied that the issue involved in such suit or proceeding is referable to arbitration under such an agreement, shall on application of one of the parties stay the trial of the action until such arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the agreement, providing the applicant for the stay is not in default in proceeding with such arbitration.

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If any suit or proceeding be brought upon any issue referable to arbitration under such an agreement in writing for arbitration, the court in which such suit is pending, upon being satisfied that the issue involved in such suit or proceeding is referable to arbitration under such an agreement, shall on application of one of the parties stay the trial of the action until such arbitration has been had in accordance with the terms of the agreement, providing the applicant for the stay is not in default in proceeding with such arbitration.