Rule 37-401-5.2 - Notice to the Board of Request for ArbitrationA. All requests for arbitration shall be made in writing, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, with a copy sent to the opposing party. If made by a contractor, a copy of the request shall be mailed to the Chief Engineer, Mississippi Department of Transportation, and if by the Mississippi Transportation Commission, a copy shall be mailed to the authorized agent or officer of the contractor. A copy of the request for arbitration shall also be mailed to each member of the Board. Written requests for arbitration shall be submitted with forms prescribed by the Board. SEE ATTACHED FORM AB 2.B. The party requesting arbitration must pay a fee of two hundred dollars ($200.00) with its request. Checks shall be payable to "STATE TRANSPORTATION ARBITRATION BOARD". Each party will be notified by the Secretary, in writing, of the date, place and time for hearing and other action of the Board concerning the claim under consideration. SEE ATTACHED FORM AB 3.C. The inclusion of attorney fees as a part of a claim or award is not considered appropriate.37 Miss. Code. R. 401-5.2
Miss. Code Ann. §§ 65-2-5; 65-2-1