Is there a right of appeal in arbitration?

Yes, an individual has the right to appeal an arbitration decision in Washington State. The appeal must be made to the Superior Court within 30 days of the arbitration decision being made. If the parties are not satisfied with the decision of the Superior Court, they can appeal to the Court of Appeals and then the Supreme Court. When appealing an arbitration decision, the party must show that the decision was arbitrary, capricious, or an abuse of discretion. If the party seeking to appeal the arbitration decision can show these things, the court may reverse the arbitration decision. However, the court may also affirm the arbitration decision if they find that the arbitrator properly followed the applicable law. It is important to keep in mind that an appeal of an arbitration decision is not the same as a trial. There is no jury present and the court is limited to the information provided by the parties during the arbitration process. The parties are unable to submit new evidence or information in an appeal. The court will rely on the arbitration decision and the evidence presented during the arbitration.

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