A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that a contract clause requiring arbitration is waived when a defendant fails to mention it until just before trial.

A trial judge had ruled the defendant’s untimely effort to compel arbitration was an innocent oversight by counsel. But the appeals court said it would be unfair to switch forums because of the plaintiffs’ investment of time engaging in discovery and preparing for trial more than a year after the lawsuit was filed.

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