2016 US Code
Title 9 - Arbitration
Chapter 1 - General Provisions
Sec. 11 - Same; modification or correction; grounds; order

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Citation 9 U.S.C. § 11 (2016)
Section Name §11. Same; modification or correction; grounds; order
Section Text

In either of the following cases the United States court in and for the district wherein the award was made may make an order modifying or correcting the award upon the application of any party to the arbitration—

(a) Where there was an evident material miscalculation of figures or an evident material mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the award.

(b) Where the arbitrators have awarded upon a matter not submitted to them, unless it is a matter not affecting the merits of the decision upon the matter submitted.

(c) Where the award is imperfect in matter of form not affecting the merits of the controversy.

The order may modify and correct the award, so as to effect the intent thereof and promote justice between the parties.

Source Credit

(July 30, 1947, ch. 392, 61 Stat. 673.)

Editorial Notes DERIVATION

Act Feb. 12, 1925, ch. 213, §11, 43 Stat. 885.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 4, Title 9 - ARBITRATION
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 9 - ARBITRATION
CHAPTER 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 11 - Same; modification or correction; grounds; order
Contains section 11
Date 2016
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 6, 2017
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 43 Stat. 885
61 Stat. 673
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