Contents of Application

Sec. 171.085. CONTENTS OF APPLICATION. (a) A court may require that an application filed under this chapter: (1) show the jurisdiction of the court; (2) have attached a copy of the agreement to arbitrate; (3) define the issue subject to arbitration between the parties under the agreement; (4) specify the status of the arbitration before the arbitrators; and (5) show the need for the court order sought by the applicant. (b) A court may not find an application inadequate because of the absence of a requirement listed in Subsection (a) unless the court, in its discretion: (1) requires that the applicant amend the application to meet the requirements of the court; and (2) grants the applicant a 10-day period to comply. Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.