Appealing an Arbitrator's Decision

An arbitration is "final" in the sense that the decision of the arbitrator may not be appealed. However, in certain circumstances, the courts may consider and overturn the decision of an arbitrator. Courts will not overturn an arbitrator's decision simply because they disagree with the result. Rather, courts must defer to the experience and judgment of the arbitrator unless there has been some substantial error. Errors relating to an arbitrator acting outside his or her jurisdiction or where the decision of the arbitrator is "patently unreasonable" may be set aside by a court.

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