History. Code 1933, § 7-314, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2270, § 1; Code 1981, § 9-9-93; Code 1981, § 9-9-13 , as redesignated by Ga. L. 1988, p. 903, § 1; Ga. L. 2003, p. 820, § 2.
Editor’s notes.
Ga. L. 2003, p. 820, § 9, not codified by the General Assembly, provides that this Act “shall apply to all civil actions filed on or after July 1, 2003.”
Law reviews.
For article, “Recent Developments in Construction Law,” see 5 Ga. St. B.J. 24 (1999).
For survey article on trial practice and procedure for the period from June 1, 2002 to May 31, 2003, see 55 Mercer L. Rev. 439 (2003).
For article, “Georgia General Assembly Adopts ‘Manifest Disregard’ as a Ground for Vacating Arbitration Awards: How Will Georgia Courts Treat the New Standard?,” see 9 Ga. St. B.J. 10 (2004).
For article, “Comprehensive Arbitration of Domestic Relations Cases in Georgia,” see 14 Ga. St. B.J. 20 (2008).
For note, “The Addition of the ‘Manifest Disregard of the Law’ Defense to Georgia’s Arbitration Code and Potential Conflicts with Federal Law,” see 21 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 501 (2004).
For annual survey of construction law, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 109 (2004).
For annual survey of trial practice and procedure, see 56 Mercer L. Rev. 433 (2004).
For article, “A Re-Evalution of Arbitration in Light of Class Actions and Appeal Rights — Is It Still Worth It?,” see 11 Ga. St. B.J. 12 (2005).
For survey article on construction law, see 59 Mercer L. Rev. 55 (2007).
For survey article on local government law, see 60 Mercer L. Rev. 263 (2008).
For annual survey on construction law, see 61 Mercer L. Rev. 65 (2009).
For annual survey on construction law, see 68 Mercer L. Rev. 83 (2016).
For note on the 2003 amendment to this Code section, see 20 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 28 (2003).
For note, “ ‘A Manifest Disregard of Arbitration?’ An Analysis of Recent Georgia Legislation Adding ‘Manifest Disregard of the Law’ to the Georgia Arbitration Code as a Statutory Ground for Vacatur,” see 39 Ga. L. Rev. 259 (2004).
For note, “Alive But Not Well: Manifest Disregard After Hall Street,” see 44 Ga. L. Rev. 285 (2009).
Structure Georgia Code
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 9-9-2. Applicability; Exclusive Method
§ 9-9-3. Effect of Arbitration Agreement
§ 9-9-5. Limitation of Time as Bar to Arbitration
§ 9-9-7. Appointment of Arbitrators
§ 9-9-10. Award to Be in Writing; Copies Furnished; Time of Making Award; Waiver
§ 9-9-12. Confirmation of Award by Court
§ 9-9-13. Vacation of Award by Court; Application; Grounds; Rehearing; Appeal of Order
§ 9-9-14. Modification of Award by Court; Application; Grounds; Subsequent Confirmation of Award
§ 9-9-17. Arbitrators’ Fees and Expenses
§ 9-9-18. Commencement or Continuation of Proceedings Upon Death or Incompetency of Party