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Oregon Statutes - Chapter 36 - Mediation and Arbitration - Section 36.710 - Modification or correction of award.

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(1) Upon petition filed within 20 days after the petitioner is served with a petition for confirmation of an award under ORS 36.700, the court shall modify or correct the award if:

(a) There was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the description of a person, thing or property referred to in the award;

(b) The arbitrator has made an award on a claim not submitted to the arbitrator and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the claims submitted; or

(c) The award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision on the claims submitted.

(2) If a petition made under subsection (1) of this section is granted, the court shall modify or correct and confirm the award as modified or corrected. Otherwise, unless a petition to vacate is pending, the court shall confirm the award.

(3) A petition to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with a petition to vacate the award.

(4) A party filing a petition under this section must serve a copy of the petition on all other parties to the proceedings. [2003 c.598 §24]

Note: See notes under 36.600.

Last modified: August 7, 2008