Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code

§ 171.053 — ARBITRATORS' AWARD

CP § 171.053Title 7. ALTERNATE METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION · Ch. 171. GENERAL ARBITRATION · Art. C. ARBITRATION

(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.

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 165, Sec. 5.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.