Rule 1305 - CONDUCT OF HEARING/EVIDENCE(a) The matter will be heard by a board of arbitrators at the time, date and place specified but, if one or more of the parties is not present at the hearing, the matter may be heard at the same time and date before a judge of the court without the absent party or parties. There is no right to a trial de novo on appeal from a decision entered by a judge. A party is present if the party or an attorney who has entered an appearance on behalf of the party attends the hearing.(b) Where all parties are present, the chairman of the board of arbitration shall be responsible for the conduct of the hearing. The chairman shall make preliminary rulings on objections and evidentiary matters, which shall be binding unless overridden by a majority of the board of arbitration.Amended effective 3/1/2021; revised 2/23/2022; amended effective 2/1/2024.