How do I challenge an arbitration award?

In Georgia, challenging an arbitration award is relatively straightforward. The first step is to file a petition to vacate, modify, or correct the award within 30 days of receiving the decision. To do this, you must file a petition with the court in the county in which the arbitration hearing took place. This petition must include a reason as to why the award should be vacated, modified, or corrected. If the petitioner is successful, the court will modify or vacate the award and order a new arbitration hearing. On the other hand, if the court finds the challenge to be without merit, it will confirm the award and the challenge will be dismissed. Alternatively, a party may petition to have the award judicially enforced. This means that the court will require the other party to comply with the award. If the party does not comply, they may be held in contempt, or the court may order a monetary judgment against them. Finally, it is important to note that an arbitration award can only be challenged on the grounds of fraud, mistake, or exceeding the arbitrator’s authority. If the challenge is based on any other grounds, it will likely be denied.

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