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for losses from differing ground conditions or environmental should be parties to the resolution, what law will be used and
losses. where the dispute will be resolved.
A Contract Law Seminar notebook with recommended
model provisions is available from the office of the DCCA.
Dispute resolution
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Provide for dispute resolution in the event of controversy Directional Crossing Contractors Association
by including mediation or arbitration provisions in the con- One Galleria Tower, Suite 1940
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tract. Disputes should be resolved in the following order: 1)
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3) binding arbitration and lastly, 4) litigation. Determine who http://www.dcca.org