Ask A Maritime Attorney: Can I be forced to participate in arbitration, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of participating?

Question: I sold my boat last summer, but it apparently developed an engine problem after the sale. The buyer is trying to hold me responsible for the problem and he is trying to force me to participate in a binding arbitration procedure. The purchase contract did have a paragraph that discussed...

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