Rule 1960 Applicability of Rules to Arbitration

The Act provides for limited judicial review of arbitration proceedings and awards. Readers are advised to consult the Act for the permitted bases for review, the timing for seeking review, and the conditions and limits on the scope of review. Petitioners are required to allege sufficient facts and cite the Act with specificity in support of the relief sought. See Pa.R.Civ.P. 1964(d)(1), 1965(d)(1).

The Act incorporates by reference the Revised Statutory Arbitration Act, 42 Pa.C.S. § § 7321.1—7321.31, where not inconsistent with provisions of the Act. See 42 Pa.C.S. § 7374(a).