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These templates address formal disputes and the recovery of losses across jurisdictions like England & Wales, India, and the United States. Documents include consumer complaint letters for faulty goods and formal letters before action for breach of contract. This category excludes alternative dispute resolution methods such as arbitration or mediation which are found in their respective sections.

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Referring a Dispute to an Arbitrator (India) by OLL.docx
This template is an agreement for two parties to refer an existing dispute over an earlier goods supply contract to a named arbitrator. It defines the arbitrator's power to take evidence, the deadline for the award, and the sharing of fees between the parties.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Petition for Appointment of a Sole Arbitrator (India) by OLL.docx
This petition asks an Indian High Court to appoint a sole arbitrator to resolve a building trade dispute. It is used when a counterparty refuses to approve a proposed arbitrator despite an existing arbitration agreement in their contract.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Petition under Section 34 Challenging an Arbitral Award (India) by OLL.docx
This formal legal petition initiates a court challenge to an arbitral award under the Indian legal system. It provides the necessary structure for a petitioner to list grounds for challenge, specify court valuation, and request that the award be set aside or remitted to the arbitrator.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Petition under Section 9 for Interim Measures by the Court (India) by OLL.docx
This formal legal application is used to request interim protection or security from an Indian District Court while an arbitration proceeding is pending or proposed. It allows a party to ask for the preservation of subject matter or the securing of disputed amounts before a final award is issued.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Notice by an Arbitrator (India) by OLL.docx
This notice is for a sole arbitrator to formally notify parties of the commencement of arbitration proceedings. It specifies the date, time, and location of the first meeting and warns that failure to attend may result in ex-parte proceedings.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Notice of Revocation to an Arbitrator (India) by OLL.docx
This notice formally terminates an arbitrator's authority and demands the return of all case papers. Use it to discharge an arbitrator previously appointed via a letter, agreement, or deed.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Notice of Revocation of an Agreement to Arbitrate (India) by OLL.docx
This notice formally cancels an existing agreement to arbitrate and revokes the authority of specific named arbitrators. It provides a simple structure to annul an arbitration appointment made under a prior agreement in the Indian jurisdiction.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Award Made on a Reference by the Court (India) by OLL.docx
This template provides the standard format for an arbitrator's formal decision when a dispute has been referred by an Indian court. It records the court's reference order and the specific matters in difference to be determined by the arbitrator.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Form of Agreement for Reference to Three Arbitrators (India) by OLL.docx
This agreement facilitates the referral of partnership disputes to a panel of three arbitrators for final determination. It is specifically designed for partners who have decided to dissolve or settle the affairs of a firm, enabling the division of assets and liabilities according to stated profit-sharing ratios.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Form of Agreement for Reference to Two Arbitrators (India) by OLL.docx
This deed of agreement submits partnership disputes and the dissolution of a business to two named arbitrators. It covers the preparation of accounts, settlement of creditor dues, and the appointment of an umpire if the arbitrators disagree.
Updated 23 Jul 2026

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