Yes it is time limited but can be flexible. Usually only...

Yes it is time limited but can be flexible. Usually only information initially included may be followed up on so it doesn't become a rabbit warren of loose ends and long drawn out discovery as it is all up front.

I haven't looked at the specifics of this one but in general it is time limited by process but parties can agree to shortening or lengthening that pathway depending on progress and complexity of matter. The artbitrator also has set times to report at conclusion so you know probable timing of outcome.

It is a tool that can bring clear focus to issues and highlight hurdles to be negotiated , solved or worked around that are often not clear to either party initially.

Any party can at any point stop responding or not do it in required mandatory or agreed timeframes and then you basically head down other pathway - court if you wish. The ruling will and can be used in court but often anything presented in mediation/ arbitration / concilliation is in a more basic format and needs to be reworked etc for court.

Court will generally request parties seek out other resution pathways before accepting case for further progress so it is worth treating the process seriously and trying to resolve issues as the court system is a very blunt tool and somewhat random in outcomes..

The "defender trying to kick the case down the road" has limited opportunity and magistrates, judges should it get taken to court see the arbitrators comments and it doesn't bode well for " players" of the system who don't participate in good faith. .In final ruling and damages it doesn't play out well.