                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

HEARING (§ 8.01-581.04)

Unless otherwise provided by the agreement:

1. 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 five 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 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.

2. The parties are entitled to be heard, to present evidence material to the
controversy and to cross-examine witnesses appearing at the hearing.

3. 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.

HISTORY: 1986, c. 614.