2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings
Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes
Section: 73212
Jurisdiction: PA
Bluebook Citation: 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 73212
§ 7321.2. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings
given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Arbitration organization." Any association, agency, board, commission or other entity that is neutral and initiates,
sponsors or administers an arbitration proceeding or is involved in the appointment
of an arbitrator. "Arbitrator." An individual appointed to render an award, alone or with others, in a controversy
that is subject to an agreement to arbitrate. "Consumer." An individual who incurs an obligation in an agreement with a merchant for personal,
family or household purposes. "Consumer transaction." A transaction between a consumer domiciled in this Commonwealth and a merchant, including
all personal injury claims arising out of such a transaction. "Court." A court of competent jurisdiction in this Commonwealth. "Knowledge." Actual knowledge. "Merchant." A person in the ordinary course of business that offers or sells goods or services
to consumers or holds itself out as having knowledge or skill peculiar to such transactions,
including a manufacturer, supplier or distributor of goods, or a supplier of personal
or professional services. "Person." Any individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability
company, association, joint venture; a government; a governmental subdivision, agency
or instrumentality; a public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity. "Record." Information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic
or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.
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