Can I challenge an arbitrator’s decision?

Yes, you can challenge an arbitrator’s decision in Texas. According to the Texas General Arbitration Act, if either party is unhappy with the arbitrator’s decision, they can petition the court to overturn the award. The petition must be made within a certain period of time, and it can be made for a variety of reasons including: fraud, corruption, or misconduct which unfairly affected the outcome of the decision. If a challenge is successful, the terms of the court’s decision will then replace the terms of the arbitrator’s decision. It is important to note, however, that the court has discretion on what to do; they may order the original decision be enforced, award a new decision, or modify the terms of the arbitrator’s decision. It is also important to note that some of the grounds for challenging the decision may not be visible to the parties until after the award is given. For this reason, you may want to keep negotiations between the parties open after a decision has been made in order to ensure that all parties are still satisfied. This may also help you avoid the need to challenge the decision in court.

Related FAQs

Are there any special considerations for consumer arbitration?
Can an arbitration award be annulled?
What remedies can an arbitrator award?
What is an agreement to arbitrate?
What is a motion to compel arbitration?
How is an arbitration award enforced?
What is the public policy exception to the enforcement of an arbitration agreement?
Is there an appeals process for an arbitration award?
What is the difference between the Federal Arbitration Act and state arbitration law?
What is a summary judgment in arbitration?

Can I challenge an arbitrator’s decision?

Related FAQs

Related Blog Posts