C-25.01 - Code of Civil Procedure

Section 642 Disposition versions

2016-01-01

642. The arbitration award is binding on the parties. It must be made in writing and be signed by the arbitrator or arbitrators, and include reasons. It must state its date and the place where it was made. The award is deemed to have been made on that date and at that place.

In arbitration proceedings with more than one arbitrator, the arbitration award must be made by a majority of the panel. If one of the arbitrators refuses or is unable to sign the award, the others record that fact, and the award has the same effect as if it were signed by all of them.

The arbitration award must be made within three months after the matter is taken under advisement, but the parties may, more than once, agree to extend the time limit or, if it is expired, set a new one. In the absence of an agreement, the court may do as much, on a party’s or the arbitrator’s request. The decision of the court cannot be appealed.

If the parties settle the dispute, the agreement is recorded in an arbitration award.

The arbitration award is notified without delay to each party.

2014, c. 1, a. 642.