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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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Award by a Presiding Arbitrator (India) by OLL.docx
This document is a formal legal award issued by a presiding arbitrator, also known as an umpire, following a disagreement between two initial arbitrators. It records the final decision on disputes arising from an underlying agreement, including the payment of specific sums, interest, and costs.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Arbitration Agreement Among Members of a HUF (India) by OLL.docx
This agreement allows members of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) to refer disputes regarding the division of joint assets and business interests to arbitration. It empowers two named arbitrators to value family property, determine shares for unmarried daughters, and issue a binding final award.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Arbitral Award by Two Arbitrators and a Presiding Arbitrator (India) by OLL.docx
This template is an arbitral award for disputes involving a guarantee on goods sold on credit. It is structured for two arbitrators and a presiding arbitrator under Indian law, where the presiding arbitrator decides specific matters where the primary arbitrators disagree.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Arbitral Award by Three Arbitrators (India) by OLL.docx
This template provides a formal final award for a panel of three arbitrators resolving a partnership dissolution dispute. It covers the valuation of assets, the settlement of accounts, and the specific terms for retiring partners in a commercial context.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Arbitral Award by a Single Arbitrator Determining Cross-Claims (India) by OLL.docx
This document is a formal award issued by a sole arbitrator to resolve disputes and cross-claims between two parties in India. It specifies the final amounts owed after offsetting claims and sets a deadline for the payment of the remaining balance in Indian Rupees.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Arbitral Award by a Presiding Arbitrator (India) by OLL.docx
This template provides a formal structure for a presiding arbitrator in India to issue a final decision on disputes arising from construction contracts. It includes specific findings on project delays due to weather, liability for defective work, and the final monetary sum owed to the contractor.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Application for Interim Relief under Section 17 (India) by OLL.docx
This application allows a party in an active arbitration to request temporary protective orders, such as financial security, from an arbitrator. It is specifically designed for proceedings in India to prevent a respondent from becoming insolvent or dissipating assets before a final award is issued. Use this to ask for the deposit of security when there is a risk the respondent cannot pay the claim.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Agreement of Reference Between Members of a Hindu Undivided Family (India) by OLL.docx
This agreement initiates a formal arbitration process to resolve disputes among members of a Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) regarding the division of joint family property and business. It empowers a sole arbitrator to value assets, determine individual shares, and make specific provisions for the education and marriage of unmarried daughters.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Agreement for Reference to Two Arbitrators (India) by OLL.docx
This template is an agreement for two partners to submit their business disputes to two independent arbitrators for resolution. It specifically addresses the settlement of partnership accounts, profit and loss verification, and the formal determination of a dissolution date for the business. Use this when a partnership has become untenable and requires a binding third-party decision on financial liabilities and closure.
Updated 23 Jul 2026
Application Challenging the Jurisdiction of the Arbitrator under Section 16 (India) by OLL.docx
This application allows a party to challenge the legal authority of an arbitrator or tribunal to hear a dispute under Indian law. It is used to request an immediate dismissal of proceedings where no valid arbitration agreement exists or the tribunal lacks competence.
Updated 23 Jul 2026

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