The failure of a party to be present at an arbitration hearing constitutes a waiver of the right to reject the award and seek de novo judicial review.

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The failure of a party to be present, either in person or by counsel, at an arbitration constitutes a waiver of the right to reject the award and seek de novo judicial review. In essence, a party's lack of participation operates as consent to the entry by the court of a judgment on the award.

The Failure of a Party to Be Present at an Arbitration