Are the decisions of an arbitrator binding?

The answer to the question of whether the decisions of an arbitrator are binding in South Carolina is yes. Arbitration law in South Carolina binds both parties to honor the decision of the arbitrator. The law requires that parties to an arbitration agreement submit their dispute to binding arbitration if either party so requests. Once the arbitrator has made a decision, the decision will be final and binding. In cases where the decision of the arbitrator is challenged in court, the court must honor the decision of the arbitrator if the decision was fair and impartial. If the decision is found to be unfair, unreasonable, or not impartial, the court may set it aside and replace it with a different one. In South Carolina, it is compulsory to abide by the decision of an arbitrator unless it is found to be unfair or biased. If both parties voluntarily agree to arbitration and the process is followed, the decision of the arbitrator will be judicially enforceable. As such, both parties must agree to the terms of the agreement and comply with the decision of the arbitrator.

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