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urn: urn:us-la:rs:9:4261
citation: "R.S. 9:4261"
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# Commencement of arbitral proceedings

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.