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Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1683 (2026)

Agreement to arbitrate; when act applies.

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UNIFORM ARBITRATION ACT


Act 371 of 2012


691.1683 Agreement to arbitrate; when act applies.

Sec. 3.

    (1) On or after July 1, 2013, this act governs an agreement to arbitrate whenever made.

    (2) This act does not apply to an arbitration between members of a voluntary membership organization if arbitration is required and administered by the organization. However, a party to such an arbitration may request a court to enter an order confirming an arbitration award and the court may confirm the award or vacate the award for a reason contained in section 23(1)(a), (b), or (d).

History: 2012, Act 371, Eff. July 1, 2013

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 18 cases (7 in the last 5 years), 2015–2025 · leading case: Fette v. Peters Constr. Co, 871 N.W.2d 877 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015).
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Fette v. Peters Constr. Co, 871 N.W.2d 877 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “While the UAA provides that it “governs an agreement to arbitrate whenever made,” MCL 691.1683(1), it also provides that “[t]his act does not affect an action or proceeding commenced .”
Kristofor C Harrison v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). · cites it 3× “, and specifically MCL 691.1683(2). Defendant argued that the trial court did not have jurisdiction, because in order to grant the relief requested by plaintiff, the trial court would be required to consider the arbitrator’s award, determine how it should be calculated, and then…”
Universal Academy v. Berkshire Dev. Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “MCL 691.1683(1).3 MCL 691.1684(1) provides, “Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), a party to an agreement to arbitrate or to an arbitration proceeding may waive or the parties may vary the effect of the requirements of this act to the extent permitted by law.”
Universal Academy v. Berkshire Dev. Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). · cites it 2× “MCL 691.1683(1).3 MCL 691.1684(1) provides, “Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), a party to an agreement to arbitrate or to an arbitration proceeding may waive or the parties may vary the effect of the requirements of this act to the extent permitted by law.”
Est. of Abdel M Bazzy v. Citizens Ins. Co. of Am. (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). · cites it 2× “1686(3) provides that “[a]n arbitrator shall decide whether a condition precedent to arbitrability has been fulfilled and whether a contract containing a valid agreement to arbitrate is enforceable.”
Peter Karmanos Jr v. Compuware Corp. (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “In pertinent part, § 21 of the UAA provides, (1) An arbitrator may award punitive damages or other exemplary relief if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving the same claim and the evidence produced at the hearing justifies the award under the legal…”
John Thomas Miller v. Dennis J Duchene II (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “” MCL 691.1683(1). Given the timing of the instant lawsuit, which was commenced in May 2015, the UAA applies in this case.”
John Thomas Miller v. Dennis J Duchene II (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “” MCL 691.1683(1). Given the timing of the instant lawsuit, which was commenced in May 2015, the UAA applies in this case.”
Walton & Adams LLC v. Serv. Station Installation (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “, quoting MCL 691.1683(1). MCL 691.1695, which specifically governs the arbitration process, provides as follows: (1) An arbitrator may conduct an arbitration in the manner that the arbitrator considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the proceeding.”
Rita Radwan v. Ameriprise Ins. Co. (Mich. Ct. App. 2018). “See Fette v Peters Constr Co, 310 Mich App 535, 542 ; 871 NW2d 877 (2015) (stating that the UAA became effective on June 1, 2013); MCL 691.1683(1) (stating that the UAA governs agreements to arbitrate made on or after July 1, 2013); MCR 3.”
Ronald Tinsley v. Norman Yatooma (Mich. Ct. App. 2020). “” MCL 691.1683(1). MCL 691.1686 states, in pertinent part: (1) An agreement contained in a record[2] to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except on a ground that exists…”
Angela R Waller v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2023). “Radwan, 327 Mich App at 164-165 (cleaned up). Plaintiff initiated the arbitration process after July 1, 2013, and, thus, the UAA is controlling.”
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— Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1683(1) — 15 cases
Fette v. Peters Constr. Co, 871 N.W.2d 877 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “While the UAA provides that it “governs an agreement to arbitrate whenever made,” MCL 691.1683(1), it also provides that “[t]his act does not affect an action or proceeding commenced .”
Universal Academy v. Berkshire Dev. Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “MCL 691.1683(1).3 MCL 691.1684(1) provides, “Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), a party to an agreement to arbitrate or to an arbitration proceeding may waive or the parties may vary the effect of the requirements of this act to the extent permitted by law.”
Universal Academy v. Berkshire Dev. Inc (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “MCL 691.1683(1).3 MCL 691.1684(1) provides, “Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), a party to an agreement to arbitrate or to an arbitration proceeding may waive or the parties may vary the effect of the requirements of this act to the extent permitted by law.”
Peter Karmanos Jr v. Compuware Corp. (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “In pertinent part, § 21 of the UAA provides, (1) An arbitrator may award punitive damages or other exemplary relief if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving the same claim and the evidence produced at the hearing justifies the award under the legal…”
John Thomas Miller v. Dennis J Duchene II (Mich. Ct. App. 2017). “” MCL 691.1683(1). Given the timing of the instant lawsuit, which was commenced in May 2015, the UAA applies in this case.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 691.1683(2) — 2 cases
Kristofor C Harrison v. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “, and specifically MCL 691.1683(2). Defendant argued that the trial court did not have jurisdiction, because in order to grant the relief requested by plaintiff, the trial court would be required to consider the arbitrator’s award, determine how it should be calculated, and then…”
Est. of Abdel M Bazzy v. Citizens Ins. Co. of Am. (Mich. Ct. App. 2025). “1686(3) provides that “[a]n arbitrator shall decide whether a condition precedent to arbitrability has been fulfilled and whether a contract containing a valid agreement to arbitrate is enforceable.”
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