Article Date: 01/17/2014


Permissive Language Did Not Bind Parties to Arbitration


A dispute resolution clause mandated nonbinding mediation of disputes but used permissive language with regard to binding arbitration. This was not an enforceable agreement to arbitrate. Notwithstanding the Federal Arbitration Act, the project owner could not be compelled to submit a dispute to arbitration.

 

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