Change of award by arbitrator.
On motion to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award: Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3); Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or To clarify the award. 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. A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of any objection to the motion within 10 days after receipt of the notice. 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: Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3); Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or To clarify the award. An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to §§ 16-4419(a), 16-4422, 16-4423, and 16-4424.
Annotations
Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 2(b), 55 DCR 1847 Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 20 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000). This section is referenced in § 16-4404, § 16-4422, § 16-4423, and § 16-4424.
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