A petition under this title shall be heard in a summary way in the manner and upon the notice provided by law for the making and hearing of motions, except that not less than 10 days' notice of the date set for the hearing on the petition shall be given.
§ 1290.2.Petition Heard In Manner For Making and Hearing Motions
Title 9. Arbitration · Chapter 5. General Provisions Relating to Judicial Proceedings · Article 1. Petitions and Responses · Enacted 1961 · no amendments on record · Last verified July 29, 2026
In one sentenceSection 1290.2 requires a petition under this title to be heard in a summary way, using the same procedure that governs motions, but with at least 10 days' notice of the hearing date rather than the shorter notice ordinary motions allow.
Full Text of § 1290.2
Plain-English Summary
Petitions under this title don't get a full trial track by default -- they move like motions. This section directs that a petition be heard in a summary way, following the same notice-and-hearing procedure the law provides for motions generally.
There's one adjustment to that borrowed procedure: the notice period is longer. Ordinary motions can sometimes be noticed on shorter timelines, but a petition under this title requires at least 10 days' notice of the hearing date. That extra lead time gives the opposing side a fair chance to prepare a response before appearing, consistent with the tighter service and response deadlines the rest of this article lays out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a petition under this title heard like a full civil trial?
No. It's heard in a summary way, using the procedure the law provides for making and hearing motions.
How much notice of the hearing is required?
At least 10 days' notice of the date set for the hearing on the petition.
Why does a petition get more notice than an ordinary motion?
Because Section 1290.2 specifically requires a longer minimum notice period than the shorter timelines that can apply to motions generally.
Amendment History
Added by Stats. 1961, Ch. 461.
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Last verified July 29, 2026.
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