201 CMR 14.12
Withdrawal
(1) Arbitration Request Withdrawal. Either party may withdraw their request for arbitration at
any time prior to the hearing by notice to the arbitrator and to the other party. Cases withdrawn
at any time as a result of a settlement agreement between the parties maybe refiled if either party
fails to honor the settlement terms.
(a) Withdrawals without Prejudice. A withdrawal received prior to the day of the hearing
shall constitute a withdrawal without prejudice from the arbitration system. Cases must be
refiled two months after the first voluntary withdrawal; however, cases refiled because a
settlement agreement is not honored are not bound by this time limit.
(b) Withdrawals with Prejudice. A withdrawal received on or after the day of the hearing
or as a result of a default without good cause shall be a withdrawal with prejudice and may
not be refiled.
(c) Non-refundable Arbitration Fee. If either party withdraws their request for arbitration
at any time, the arbitration fee shall not be refunded.