The paper considers some features in the work of the State Arbitration in Western Siberia during the post-war years. In particular, basing on poorly investigated archival material the work analyzes solutions of business disputes in forest management. In this case, there was a tendency, when in the process of their solving the perpetrators resorted to the help of the heads of ministries and departments who have had considerable political weight and influence in the structure of state authorities.

Key words: State Arbitration, forest management, business disputes, penalty, national economic plan.