49Procedure

#### 49 Procedure 49 Procedure (cf Act No 43 1983, section 10) > > (1) Subject to this Act and any directions given by the referring court, the procedure at an arbitration is to be determined by the arbitrator. > > > (2) Subject to the rules of evidence, an arbitrator must act according to equity, good conscience and the substantial merits of the case without regard for technicalities or legal forms. > > **pt 2A, divs 1–6 (ss 18A–18O):** Ins 2010 No 135, Sch 6.2 \[2\]. Rep 2013 No 1, Sch 1.6 \[2\].