(a) The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy to each party personally or by registered mail, or as provided in the agreement.
(b) An award shall be made within the time fixed therefor by the agreement or, if not so fixed, within such time as the court orders on application of a party. The parties may extend the time in writing either before or after the expiration thereof. A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless he notifies the arbitrators of his objection prior to the delivery of the award to him.
HISTORY: 1978 Act No. 492, Section 9.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 15 - Civil Remedies and Procedures
Chapter 48 - Uniform Arbitration Act
Section 15-48-10. Validity of arbitration agreement; exceptions from operation of chapter.
Section 15-48-20. Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration.
Section 15-48-30. Appointment of arbitrators.
Section 15-48-40. Majority action by arbitrators.
Section 15-48-50. Hearing; record thereof.
Section 15-48-60. Joinder of parties to arbitration.
Section 15-48-70. Representation by attorney.
Section 15-48-80. Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions.
Section 15-48-100. Change of award by arbitrators.
Section 15-48-110. Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Section 15-48-120. Confirmation of an award.
Section 15-48-130. Vacating an award.
Section 15-48-140. Modification or correction of award.
Section 15-48-150. Judgment or decree on award.
Section 15-48-160. Judgment roll; docketing.
Section 15-48-170. Applications to court.
Section 15-48-180. Court; jurisdiction; questions of law and fact.
Section 15-48-210. Chapter not retroactive.
Section 15-48-220. Mechanics liens not precluded.