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��15�� �d} Arbitrator Qualifi�at�ons and Powers. Any arb�tration proceeding in which the amount in contro�ersy�s $5,�44,�fl�.�� or less will be decided by a single arbitra#ar se�ected accord�ng to the Rules, and who shall not render an award of greater�han $�,��,��.Q�. Any dispute En which the amount in controv�rsy exceeds $S,�O�,OO�.�D shall be decided by majorEty vo#e vf a panel of three arbitrators; pro�ided howe�er, that all three arbitrators must actiWe�y par#icipate in all hearings and de�ibera#ivns. The ar�itrator will be a neutral attorney licensed in the State vf Nebraska or a neutral retired'judge of fhe state ar federaf judiciary of Nebraska, in either case w�th a minimum of ten years experience in#he subsfan#i�e law applicable t�the subject mat#er of�he�ispute to be arbitrated. The arbitratar w�lf determine whether or not an �ssue is ar�it�atabl�and will gi�e effect ta the statutes of limita#ion �n defermining any claim. fn any arbitration proceeding the arbitrator will de�ide �by documen�s only or with a hea�ing at the arbitra#ar's discretion}any pre-hearing mations which are similar to motions tv dismiss for faElure to state a claim or motions for summary adjudicativn. The arbitrator shall resol�e all disputes in accordance wifih the su�stanti�e law of Nebraska and may grant any remedy or relief that a cvur�of su�h s#ate could vrder or grant within the scope hereof and such ancillary relief as.is necessary to make efFe�ti�e any award. The arbi#rator shall also ha�e the pawer ta award rec��ery of a!� cas�s and fees, �o impose sanctions and ta take such other actian as the arbit�a�or deems necessary#o the same ex�ent a judge could pursuan##o the Federal Rufes of�i�il Prvicedure, the Nebraska Rules of C��il Pracedure or other appiicable�aw. Judgment upan the award r�ndered by the arbitrator may be entered in any cvurt ha��ng jurisdictivn. The institution and maintenance vf an action for judicial relief ar pursu�t of a pro�isional o�ancilla�y rem�dy shall not cons#Etute a wai�er of the right of any party, including the plaintffF, to submit the cvn�roversy or claim to arbitration if any other party contests such a�ti�n for judicial re�ief. �e} Disco�erv. �n any arbitration proceeding, disca�ery wi�l be permitted in accardance with the Rul�s. Aff discn�ery shall be expr�ss�y limited to matters direc#ly rele�ant to the dispute being arbitrated and mus� be completed no later than �� days before the hearing date. Any requests for an ex�ension of the disco�ery periads, or any disco�ery d�sputes, wiEl be subjecfi to fina! determinat�on by the arbitratvr upon a shaw�ng tha�the request for disco�ery is essential for the par#y's presentat�on and �hat no alterna#i�e means for obtain�n� informativn is available. �f} ��ass Proceedin s and Consalida�ions. Nv party hereto shall be entitled ta join or consolidat�disputes �y or against vthers in any arbitration, except pa�#ies whv have executed �his.Deed of Trust or any ather contract, instrument nr document rela#ing to any Secur�d �bligation, or�a include in any arbitration any dispute as a representati�e or membe�of a class, or to act in any arbitration in the interes#of the gene�-a[ public or in a pri�ate attorney general capacity. �g} Pa m�nt�f Arbitration Costs And Fees. The arbi#ratvr shafl award all c�sts and expenses of the arbitration proceeding. �h} Miscellanevus. To the maximum extent practicable, the AAA, the arbitrators and the parties shall take a�l action r�quired#o conclude any arbitration proc�eding w�thin �8� days af the filing af the dispute with the AAA. No arbitratar ar other party�o an arbitration proceeding may disclose th� �xistence, content or results thereof, except for disclosures of information by a party required in the ordinary cvurse of its business or�y applicab�e law ar regulation. If mare than �ne agreement for arbi#rat�on by ar be#ween the parties potentiaily appfies to a dispute, the ar�i#ratEon pra�ision mos�dir�ctly related to the documents between the par�ies or the subject matter of�he dispute shafl control. Th�s arbitra�ion pro�ision shall survi�e termina�ivn, amendment or expiration of any of�h�documents or any relationship between the parties. �Rema�nder of page intentionally left blank� � -�s- � �� .:.i�lllil 1:i �:IP I�'�I�� I�C�•1 i I