Sec. 171.088. VACATING AWARD. (a) On application of a party, the court shall vacate an award if:
(1) the award was obtained by corruption, fraud, or other undue means;
(2) the rights of a party were prejudiced by:
(A) evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral arbitrator;
(B) corruption in an arbitrator; or
(C) misconduct or wilful misbehavior of an arbitrator;
(3) the arbitrators:
(A) exceeded their powers;
(B) refused to postpone the hearing after a showing of sufficient cause for the postponement;
(C) refused to hear evidence material to the controversy; or
(D) conducted the hearing, contrary to Section 171.043, 171.044, 171.045, 171.046, or 171.047, in a manner that substantially prejudiced the rights of a party; or
(4) there was no agreement to arbitrate, the issue was not adversely determined in a proceeding under Subchapter B, and the party did not participate in the arbitration hearing without raising the objection.
(b) A party must make an application under this section not later than the 90th day after the date of delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant. A party must make an application under Subsection (a)(1) not later than the 90th day after the date the grounds for the application are known or should have been known.
(c) If the application to vacate is denied and a motion to modify or correct the award is not pending, the court shall confirm the award.
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
Subchapter D. Court Proceedings
Section 171.082. Application to Court; Fees
Section 171.083. Time for Filing
Section 171.084. Stay of Certain Proceedings
Section 171.085. Contents of Application
Section 171.086. Orders That May Be Rendered
Section 171.087. Confirmation of Award
Section 171.088. Vacating Award
Section 171.089. Rehearing After Award Vacated
Section 171.090. Type of Relief Not Factor
Section 171.091. Modifying or Correcting Award
Section 171.092. Judgment on Award
Section 171.093. Hearing; Notice
Section 171.094. Service of Process for Initial Application
Section 171.095. Service of Process for Subsequent Applications