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S. 2434 (105th)

Motor Vehicle Franchise Control Arbitration Fairness Act of 1998

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Introduced

2 September 1998

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Referred to Subcommittee on Oversight and Courts.

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Summary

Motor Vehicle Franchise Control Arbitration Fairness Act of 1998 - Provides that each party to a motor vehicle franchise contract providing for the use of arbitration to resolve a controversy arising out of or relating to the contract shall have the option, after the controversy arises and before both parties commence an arbitration proceeding, to reject arbitration as the means of settling the controversy. Requires that any such rejection be in writing. Requires the arbitrator, whenever a party elects arbitration, to provide the parties a written explanation of the factual and legal basis for the award.

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