How do I challenge an arbitration award?

In Texas, a party to an arbitration agreement can challenge an arbitration award in court if the award is determined to be invalid. The party challenging the award must show that the award was rendered in bad faith, was fraudulent, or was the product of partiality, corruption, or misconduct. To challenge an arbitration award in Texas, a party must file a motion to vacate or modify the award within 90 days of the award being handed down. The motion must be filed in the court of appeals if the amount in dispute is greater than $100,000 or in a district court of the county in which the award was rendered if the amount in dispute is $100,000 or less. In addition, the party challenging the award must serve a copy of the motion on the other party. The other party then has thirty days to respond to the motion. If the other party fails to respond, the motion to vacate or modify the arbitration award will be granted. If the other party does respond to the motion, the court will hold a hearing, and both parties will have the opportunity to present evidence for and against the Arbitration award. The court will then decide based on the evidence whether to uphold or vacate a portion or all of the Arbitration award.

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