Plain-Language Summary

Pennsylvania law allows arbitrators to modify or correct their awards within ten days of delivery, upon application by a party. The law also details the procedures for confirming, vacating, or modifying awards through the court, as well as the allocation of arbitration fees and expenses unless otherwise agreed. These provisions ensure clarity and fairness in the arbitration process.

Frequently Asked Questions

An application to modify or correct an award must be made within ten days after the award is delivered to the applicant.

Yes, the court will confirm an award if no grounds are urged for vacating or modifying it within the specified time limits.

Unless otherwise agreed, the fees and expenses of the arbitrators and other arbitration costs are paid as prescribed in the award.

The grounds are specified in section 7315(a)(1) and (2), which include issues like fraud, corruption, or evident partiality, among others.