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Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5931 (2026)

Hearing

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Unless otherwise provided by the agreement:   [PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
1.  Notice of hearing.  The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and cause notification to the parties to be served personally or by registered mail not less than 5 days before the hearing. Appearance at the hearing waives such notice. 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.  
[PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
2.  Evidence.  The parties are entitled to be heard, to present evidence material to the controversy and to cross-examine witnesses appearing at the hearing.  
[PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
3.  Decision.  The hearing shall be conducted by all the arbitrators but a majority may determine any question and render a final award. If, during the course of the hearing, an arbitrator for any reason ceases to act, the remaining arbitrator or arbitrators appointed to act as neutrals may continue with the hearing and determination of the controversy.  
[PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).
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Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2003–2022 · leading case: MacOmber v. MacQuinn-Tweedie, 2003 ME 121 (Me. 2003).
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MacOmber v. MacQuinn-Tweedie, 2003 ME 121 (Me. 2003). “…however, resulted in the commencement of an arbitration hearing or the formal notices that precede such hearings. See 14 M.R.S.A. § 5931 (2003).”
Nco Portfolio Mgmt., Inc. v. Folsom, 2007 ME 152 (Me. 2007). “14 M.R.S. § 5931(1). The arbitrator may decide the controversy notwithstanding the absence of a noticed party.”
AFSCME Council 93 v. Penobscot Cnty. Sheriff's Off. (Me. Super. Ct 2016). · cites it 2× “" 14 M.R.S. § 5931 (2). And the BA C's Rules require: § 13.”
Klein v. Klein (Me. Super. Ct 2017). “14 M.R.S. § 5931; NCO Portfolio Mgmt., 2007 ME 152 , JI 3, 938 A.”
Wood v. Patriot Vinyl Siding Co. (Me. Super. Ct 2022). “Title 14 M.R.S. § 5931(1) states: "The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and cause notification to the parties to be served personally or by registered mail not less than 5 days before the hearing.”
Maine Real Est. Network v. E to P, LLC (Me. Super. Ct 2015). “However, where TMREN is not challenging an alleged denial of due process in the way the hearing was conducted, the court cannot vacate the decision based on the failure to release the 1 14 M.R.S. § 5931 requires (1) that arbitrators give notice ofthe hearing, (2) provides that…”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5931(1) — 2 cases
Nco Portfolio Mgmt., Inc. v. Folsom, 2007 ME 152 (Me. 2007). “14 M.R.S. § 5931(1). The arbitrator may decide the controversy notwithstanding the absence of a noticed party.”
Wood v. Patriot Vinyl Siding Co. (Me. Super. Ct 2022). “Title 14 M.R.S. § 5931(1) states: "The arbitrators shall appoint a time and place for the hearing and cause notification to the parties to be served personally or by registered mail not less than 5 days before the hearing.”
— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5931(2) — 1 case
AFSCME Council 93 v. Penobscot Cnty. Sheriff's Off. (Me. Super. Ct 2016). “" 14 M.R.S. § 5931 (2). And the BA C's Rules require: § 13.”
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