Code of Civil Procedure § 1141.24 – Discovery Limitations After Arbitration Award
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Code of Civil Procedure § 1141.24 – Discovery Limitations After Arbitration Award
Code of Civil Procedure – CCP
PART 3. OF SPECIAL PROCEEDINGS OF A CIVIL NATURE [1063 – 1822.60]
( Part 3 enacted 1872. )TITLE 3. OF SUMMARY PROCEEDINGS [1132 – 1179.07]
( Title 3 enacted 1872. )CHAPTER 2.5. Judicial Arbitration [1141.10 – 1141.31]
( Chapter 2.5 repealed and added by Stats. 1978, Ch. 743. )California Law
1141.24.
In cases ordered to arbitration pursuant to Section 1141.11, no discovery other than that permitted by Chapter 18 (commencing with Section 2034.010) of Title 4 of Part 4 is permissible after an arbitration award except by stipulation of the parties or by leave of court upon a showing of good cause.
(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 182, Sec. 15. Effective January 1, 2005. Operative July 1, 2005, by Sec. 64 of Ch. 182.)
California Law Summary
This statute governs the scope of discovery following a judicial arbitration award in California civil cases.
Key Provisions:
In cases ordered to arbitration pursuant to Section 1141.11, no discovery other than that permitted by Chapter 18 (commencing with Section 2034.010) of Title 4 of Part 4 is permissible after an arbitration award, except by stipulation of the parties or by leave of court upon a showing of good cause.
Purpose
To promote efficiency and finality in the arbitration process by limiting post-award discovery, thereby reducing litigation costs and encouraging resolution of disputes without extensive post-arbitration proceedings.
Application
In personal injury cases subject to judicial arbitration, this statute restricts the parties from engaging in additional discovery after an arbitration award has been issued, unless both parties agree or the court finds good cause to allow further discovery. This limitation helps streamline the resolution process and minimizes unnecessary delays and expenses.
