How can a party appeal an arbitration award?

In Utah, appealing an arbitration award is a complicated process. Generally, parties can appeal the award within 30 days of receiving the award by filing a suit in the court of appeals. However, there are certain limitations to when the parties can file the appeal. For instance, the parties must have agreed to arbitration or the dispute must have been referred to arbitration by the court. If the appeal is filed on time, then the court of appeals will consider the evidence presented in arbitration and review how the arbitrator applied the law. The court may reverse or modify the award if it finds that the arbitrator’s decision was based on an erroneous interpretation of the law or if the arbitrator was biased or had given one party an unfair advantage. In most cases, the court of appeals will only consider the transcripts and documents that were presented at arbitration. Witnesses may be called upon to give testimony in court if the court orders it. An appeal can also be denied if the court finds that the parties had waived their right to appeal the arbitration award. If the court of appeals determines that the award should not be overturned, then the arbitration award will become final and binding on all parties. The party who loses the appeal may be required to pay for the costs of the appeal. Ultimately, both parties should always consult with a qualified legal professional before filing an appeal to ensure that the appeal is done correctly.

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