OAR 808-008-0300: Arbitration in the Absence of a Party

(1) Except as provided in section (2) of this rule, an arbitration may proceed in the absence of a party who, after due notice, fails to appear. An award shall not be made solely on the default of a party. The arbitrator may require the attending party to submit such evidence as the arbitrator may require for the making of an award. (2) Notwithstanding section (1) of this rule, an arbitrator may dismiss a claim without an evidentiary hearing if the party making the claim fails to appear after due notice and without good cause.