D.C. Code § 16-4420: Change of award by arbitrator.
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
- Chapter 44. Arbitration; Revised Uniform Act.
(a)
On motion to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award:
(1)
Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3);
(2)
Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or
(3)
To clarify the award.
(b)
A motion under subsection (a) of this section shall be made and notice given to all parties within 20 days after the movant receives notice of the award.
(c)
A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of any objection to the motion within 10 days after receipt of the notice.
(d)
If a motion to the court is pending under § 16-4422, 16-4423, or 16-4424, the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award:
(1)
Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3);
(2)
Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or
(3)
To clarify the award.
(e)
An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to §§ 16-4419(a), 16-4422, 16-4423, and 16-4424.
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