The burden of proof in arbitration

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9184.2024v24n3.e13445

Palavras-chave:

Burden of proof, Arbitration, Common Law, Civil Law, Actori Incumbi Probatio

Resumo

This article aims to establish the appropriate rule regarding the burden of proof in arbitration, given the importance of evidence production in this alternative dispute resolution method. The main goal is to understand the rules and determine the most suitable one for application. The deductive method was used, based on a bibliographic review of principled texts and arbitration manuals, along with qualitative analysis of decisions to annul arbitration awards due to the allocation of the burden of proof. As a result, indicators were established for deciding on burden of proof rules. Firstly, the burden of proof derives from the Due Process of Law Principle. Secondly, the effects of the burden of proof within the arbitration procedure are analyzed. Thirdly, the applicability of the Actori Incumbit Probatio rule is evaluated. Fourthly, a comparative study between common and civil law traditions is necessary. Lastly, it is concluded that applying the actori incubit probatio rule is most appropriate for arbitration, minimizing the risk of award annulment.

Biografia do Autor

Luiza de Macedo Gebran, Universidade Federal do Paraná

Advogada em Direito Empresarial e Societário. Mestranda em Direito das Relações Sociais na Universidade Federal do Paraná. Pós-Graduada em Direito Empresarial Aplicado e Análise Econômica do Direito pela Faculdade da Indústria. Integrante do Grupo de Estudos em Análise Econômica do Direito da Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná. Coordenadora e coach da Equipe de Arbitragem da PUCPR. Pesquisadora de Iniciação Científica 2018-2019, 2019-2020. 

Marcia Carla Pereira Ribeiro , Universidade Federal do Paraná

Advogada na GRM Sociedade de Advogados. Professora titular de Direito Empresarial na UFPR. Possui pós-doutorado pela FGV-SP, pela Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa e pela Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne.

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2025-02-20

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Gebran, L. de M., & Ribeiro , M. C. P. (2025). The burden of proof in arbitration. Revista Jurídica Cesumar - Mestrado, 24(3), 733–746. https://doi.org/10.17765/2176-9184.2024v24n3.e13445

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