Arbitration Award
Arbitrator Did Not Exceed His Authority, as Party Submitted the Issue to Him
October 2nd, 2020
One of the very few grounds to vacate an arbitration award is if the arbitrator exceeded his/her authority under the arbitration clause or pertinent contract. The First Circuit Court of Appeal has reminded one party, though: if you submit the issue t…
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Manifest Disregard of Contract Termination Clause: Arbitration Award Vacated
January 27th, 2017
Arbitration awards are difficult to overturn, but the Rhode Island Supreme Court has ruled, in a 3-2 split decision, that an arbitrator manifestly disregarded the parties’ contract in his decision, and has vacated that award. The underlying project…
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Right To Challenge Arbitration Award Cannot Be Waived By Contract
July 20th, 2015
A subcontract arbitration clause states that the parties may take steps to confirm an arbitration award, but agree not to challenge any award. A Georgia appellate court has held that the restriction on challenging an award impinges on the Georgia Arb…
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Closing Out An Arbitration Award (How Not To)
July 1st, 2015
Two contractors concluded arbitration proceedings and the panel issued its award in February 2011. Upon request of one party, the panel amended its award to address outstanding liens, in March 2011. The amended award required certain lien waivers to…
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About Stan Martin
Stan Martin holds a law degree and an undergraduate degree in architecture. He has been involved with the construction industry for more than 45 years, working in construction prior to law school and beginning his construction law practice. During his career, he has been actively involved with the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts, the Boston Society of Architects, the American Arbitration Association, and the Massachusetts Building Congress.