D.C. Code § 16-4420

§ 16-4420. Change of award by arbitrator.

Year: 2026Length: 209 wordsOfficial source
(a) On motion to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award: (1) Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3); (2) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or (3) To clarify the award. (b) A motion under subsection (a) of this section shall be made and notice given to all parties within 20 days after the movant receives notice of the award. (c) A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of any objection to the motion within 10 days after receipt of the notice. (d) If a motion to the court is pending under § 16-4422 , 16-4423, or 16-4424, the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award: (1) Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3); (2) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or (3) To clarify the award. (e) An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to §§ 16-4419(a) , 16-4422 , 16-4423 , and 16-4424 .
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