Mediation Statutes

§50-53. Confirmation of award.

§ 50-53. Confirmation of award.Unless the parties agree otherwise, upon a party’s application, the court shall confirm an award, unless within time limits imposed under G.S. 50-54 through

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§50-52. Change of award by arbitrators.

§ 50‑52. Change of award by arbitrators.(a) On a party’s application to the arbitrators or, if an application to the court is pending under

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§50-51. Award; costs.

§ 50-51. Award; costs.(a) The award shall be in writing, dated and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award, with a statement of the place where the award was made. Where there is more

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§50-49. Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; court

§ 50-49. Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; court(a) The arbitrators have the power to administer oaths and may issue subpoenas for attendance of witnesses and for production of books,

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§50-48. Representation by attorney.

§ 50-48. Representation by attorney.A party has the right to be represented by counsel at any proceeding or hearing under this Article. A waiver of representation prior to a proceeding or

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§50-46. Majority action by arbitrators.

§ 50-46. Majority action by arbitrators.The arbitrators’ powers shall be exercised by a majority unless otherwise provided by the arbitration agreement or this Article. (1999-185, s. 1.) Back to the Top

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§50-45. Appointment of arbitrators; rules for conducting

§ 50-45. Appointment of arbitrators; rules for conducting(a) Unless the parties agree otherwise, a single arbitrator shall be chosen by the parties to arbitrate allmatters in dispute.(b) If the

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§50-44. Interim relief and interim measures.

§ 50‑44. Interim relief and interim measures.(a) In the case of an arbitration where arbitrators have not yet been appointed, or where the

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§50-43. Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration.

§ 50-43. Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration.(a) On a party’s application showing an agreement under G.S. 50-42 and an opposing party’s refusal to arbitrate, the court shall order

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§50-42. Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable

§ 50-42. Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable(a) During, or after marriage, parties may agree in writing to submit to arbitration any controversy, except for the

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