Code of Civil Procedure section 1297.162

A plea that the arbitral tribunal does not have jurisdiction shall be raised not later than the submission of the statement of defense. However, a party is not precluded from raising such a plea by the fact that he or she has appointed, or participated in the appointment of, an arbitrator.

Source: Section 1297.162, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=CCP§ionNum=1297.­162.­ (updated Mar. 7, 1988; accessed Jul. 7, 2025).

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