Sec. 171.053. ARBITRATORS' AWARD. (a) The arbitrators' award must be in writing and signed by each arbitrator joining in the award.
(b) The arbitrators shall deliver a copy of the award to each party personally, by registered or certified mail, or as provided in the agreement.
(c) The arbitrators shall make the award:
(1) within the time established by the agreement to arbitrate; or
(2) if a time is not established by the agreement, within the time ordered by the court on application of a party.
(d) The parties may extend the time for making the award either before or after the time expires. The extension must be in writing.
(e) A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless the party notifies the arbitrators of the objection before the delivery of the award to that party.
Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.
Structure Texas Statutes
Civil Practice and Remedies Code
Title 7 - Alternate Methods of Dispute Resolution
Chapter 171 - General Arbitration
Section 171.041. Appointment of Arbitrators
Section 171.042. Majority Action by Arbitrators
Section 171.043. Hearing Conducted by Arbitrators
Section 171.044. Time and Place of Hearing; Notice
Section 171.045. Adjournment or Postponement
Section 171.046. Failure of Party to Appear
Section 171.047. Rights of Party at Hearing
Section 171.048. Representation by Attorney; Fees
Section 171.053. Arbitrators' Award