Does Hearsay Apply in Arbitration?

Admission of hearsay evidence allows the arbitrator to receive a complete picture of the factual evidence and allows the parties to state their case without pro- cedural technicalities. Technicalities limit the ability to present a proper and com- plete case in arbitration.

Can you lie during arbitration?

If an arbitrator is not authorized to administer oaths or no oath is administered before the witness testifies, the witness could not be prosecuted for perjury (giving false testimony). Even when the witness swears to tell the truth and nonetheless lies in an arbitration, prosecution for perjury is unlikely.

How is evidence presented in arbitration?

Parties will need to provide material evidence during the arbitration process. Some arbitrators may require that some types of evidence (such as invoices, pictures, and party correspondence) be presented in a specific format, such as in a binder and labeled in a certain order.