RULE 5.2
                PREHEARING STATEMENT OF PROOF


     (a)  Generally.  In addition to the requirements of MAR
5.2, each party shall also furnish the arbitrator with
copies of pleadings and other documents contained in the
court file which that party deems relevant.  The court file
shall remain with the county clerk.  The arbitrator shall
strictly enforce the provisions of MAR 5.2 and is encouraged
to withhold permission to present evidence at time of
hearing if the parties have failed to comply with this rule.

     (b)  Depositions.  Parties are urged to provide
arbitrators with copies of depositions or appropriate
excerpts to assist in expediting the process.