South Dakota Statutes

§ 21-25A-17 — Adjournment or postponement of hearing--Failure of party to appear--Court order to proceed promptly.

South Dakota·Title 21 JUDICIAL REMEDIES·Ch. 21-25A ENFORCEMENT OF ARBITRATION AGREEMENTS
Unless otherwise provided by the agreement, the arbitrators may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary and, on request of a party and for good cause, or upon their own motion may postpone the hearing to a time not later than the date fixed by the agreement for making the award unless the parties consent to a later date. The arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy upon the evidence produced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear. The court on application may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy.

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Legislative History

SL 1971, ch 157, § 5 (1).

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