So You Think You Know The Law Answers – Arbitration

January 2014

2. A binding arbitration award cannot be set aside by a civil court. True or False? False. California Code of Civil Procedures 1286.2 provides the grounds for vacating an arbitration award, including, but not limited to, where the award was procured by corruption, fraud or other undue means. See also Federal Arbitration Act 9 U.S.C. 10(a). Return to Newsletter.

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