In addition to the absolute right to a trial de novo as provided under section 52-549z, the court in which such award is filed may set aside an award of arbitrators and order a trial de novo in the Superior Court upon proof that the arbitrators acted arbitrarily or capriciously in the course of the hearings before them or that the award was procured by corruption or other undue means.
(P.A. 81-462, S. 12, 13; P.A. 82-441, S. 13, 23; P.A. 97-24, S. 6, 7.)
History: P.A. 82-441 changed effective date of section from July 1, 1982, to July 1, 1983; P.A. 97-24 added reference to absolute right to trial de novo under Sec. 52-549z, effective January 1, 1998.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 922b - Fact-Finding and Arbitration
Section 52-549n. - Certain contract actions referred to fact-finders. Rules of procedure.
Section 52-549o. - Assignment of fact-finders. Hearings.
Section 52-549p. - Appointment of fact-finders. Compensation. Powers.
Section 52-549r. - Rules of evidence to apply to fact-finding proceedings. Finding of fact. Award.
Section 52-549s. - Consideration of finding by court. Objections. Authority of court re finding.
Section 52-549t. - Failure to appear. Payment of fees of fact-finder. Dismissal of action.
Section 52-549u. - Arbitration of certain civil actions. Rules of procedure.
Section 52-549v. - Assignment of arbitrators. Arbitration proceedings.
Section 52-549w. - Appointment of arbitrators. Compensation. Powers.
Section 52-549x. - Decision of arbitrator.