Can I require customers to sign contracts with binding arbitration clauses in North Dakota? What are the requirements?

Here is the response to your query:

Yes, you can require customers to sign contracts with binding arbitration clauses in North Dakota. The requirements for an arbitration agreement in North Dakota are outlined in NDCC Section 32-29.4-04. According to this section, an arbitration agreement must:

1. Be in a record signed by the parties;
2. Identify the arbitrator, an arbitration organization, or a method of selecting an arbitrator; and
3. Identify the family law dispute the parties intend to arbitrate.

An agreement in a record to arbitrate a family law dispute that arises between the parties before, at the time, or after the agreement is made is valid and enforceable as any other contract and irrevocable except on a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract ^[1.1].

Therefore, if you want to require customers to sign contracts with binding arbitration clauses, you must ensure that the agreement meets the requirements outlined in NDCC Section 32-29.4-04.

Please note that this response is specific to North Dakota law and may not apply to other jurisdictions. It is recommended that you consult with a legal professional to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Source(s):

• [1.1] Arbitration agreement.

Jurisdiction

North Dakota

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