Montana Title 27. Civil Liability, Remedies, and Limitations § 27-5-114. Validity of arbitration agreement--exceptions
Current as of April 27, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
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(1) A written agreement to submit an existing controversy to arbitration is valid and enforceable except upon grounds that exist at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
(2) A written agreement to submit to arbitration any controversy arising between the parties after the agreement is made is valid and enforceable except upon grounds that exist at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract. Except as permitted under subsection (3), this subsection does not apply to:
(a) claims arising out of personal injury, whether based on contract or tort;
(b) any contract by an individual for the acquisition of real or personal property, services, or money or credit when the total consideration to be paid or furnished by the individual is $5,000 or less;
(c) any agreement concerning or relating to insurance policies or annuity contracts except for those contracts between insurance companies; or
(d) claims for workers' compensation.
(3) A written agreement between members of a trade or professional organization to submit to arbitration any controversies arising between members of the trade or professional organization after the agreement is made is valid and enforceable except upon grounds that exist at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract.
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