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Code Civ. Proc., § 1297.81 · Article 2. Stay of Proceedings

Code Civ. Proc., § 1297.81

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

When a party to an international commercial arbitration agreement as defined in this title commences judicial proceedings seeking relief with respect to a matter covered by the agreement to arbitrate, any other party to the agreement may apply to the superior court for an order to stay the proceedings and to compel arbitration.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 23, Sec. 1. Effective March 7, 1988.

Source of truth

Edition
As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CCP&sectionNum=1297.81.
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