Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 9 : Section 11


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/03/05
Section 11. Same; modification or correction; grounds; order

      In either of the following cases the United States court in and
    for the district wherein the award was made may make an order
    modifying or correcting the award upon the application of any party
    to the arbitration - 
      (a) Where there was an evident material miscalculation of figures
    or an evident material mistake in the description of any person,
    thing, or property referred to in the award.
      (b) Where the arbitrators have awarded upon a matter not
    submitted to them, unless it is a matter not affecting the merits
    of the decision upon the matter submitted.
      (c) Where the award is imperfect in matter of form not affecting
    the merits of the controversy.
      The order may modify and correct the award, so as to effect the
    intent thereof and promote justice between the parties.



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