ADR Group 1 Quiz Bowl

Which of the following is not included among the procedural rules under Rule 4 of the Special Rules of Court on ADR?

Which of the following situations is not contemplated by Rule 4?

If there is a pre-action arbitration agreement, both parties must request referral before the pre-trial conference.

The comment must be filed within 15 days from service. What must the comment clearly show or establish?

An order granting referral to arbitration may be questioned via MR, appeal, or certiorari under Special ADR Rules.

If there is a present-action arbitration agreement, parties may request referral anytime during the proceedings.

Arbitral proceedings may be commenced or continued while the action is pending in court, and an award may be made.

A court's finding that an arbitration agreement is valid & arbitrable is prima facie & not conclusive upon the parties.

An order denying referral is not appealable but may be the subject of MR & certiorari under the Special ADR Rules.

A pre-action arbitration agreement is made after filing; a present-action one is made prior to the filing of a case.