If the award is not performed in 10 days after notice and delivery of a copy thereof, the successful party may, if an action is pending, cause the award and the file of papers in the case to be returned to the court in which the action is pending or, if no action is pending, cause the submission and award to be returned to the clerk of the circuit court of the county in which the award is made. Such award has the force and effect of a judgment, upon which execution may issue as in other cases.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 1 - Settlement of Controversies.
Division 1 - Arbitration and Award.
Section 6-6-1 - Duty of Courts to Encourage Settlement of Pending Controversies.
Section 6-6-2 - Reference of Controversy When No Action Pending to Arbitrators.
Section 6-6-4 - Arbitrators - Duties Generally.
Section 6-6-5 - Arbitrators - Substitution; Award by Majority.
Section 6-6-6 - Arbitrators - Oath.
Section 6-6-7 - Arbitrators - Power to Subpoena Witnesses, Administer Oaths and Take Depositions.
Section 6-6-8 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Execution.
Section 6-6-9 - Subpoena of Witnesses - Liability on Default.
Section 6-6-10 - Fees and Charges - Arbitrators, Witnesses, Sheriffs and Constables; How Paid.
Section 6-6-12 - Award - Proceedings When Not Performed; Force and Effect.
Section 6-6-13 - Award - Enforcement.
Section 6-6-14 - Award - Conclusive Between Parties and Final; Exceptions.