How many interrogatories are each party permitted in an Eos Worldwide arbitration?
Eos_Worldwide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Each party shall be permitted up to ten (10) interrogatories and reasonable requests for production of documents. Each party shall be entitled to file a motion to dismiss, a motion for summary judgment and reasonable motions in limine. The arbitrator shall permit a responding party a reasonable period of time to respond in writing to any such motions.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 74–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Eos Worldwide Franchise Disclosure Document, each party involved in an arbitration is permitted to submit up to ten interrogatories. Additionally, parties can make reasonable requests for document production.
Beyond these interrogatories, additional discovery depositions are not allowed unless the arbitrator deems them necessary after a written request and a hearing. Each party also has the right to file a motion to dismiss, a motion for summary judgment, and reasonable motions in limine, with the responding party given a reasonable time to respond in writing.
These rules aim to balance the need for efficient dispute resolution through arbitration with ensuring each party has an opportunity to gather necessary information. The limitation on interrogatories and depositions helps control costs and prevent overly burdensome discovery processes, while still allowing for key information to be obtained and presented to the arbitrator.