Section 1327. Confirming Arbitration Award

Any party may file a motion to confirm an arbitration award which was entered by an arbitrator only if

(1) the party against whom an arbitration award is sought to be confirmed either

(i) attended a hearing before the arbitrator, or

(ii) signed a writing after the claim that is the basis for the arbitration award was filed with the arbitrator, agreeing to submit the claim to the arbitrator, or

Official Note

The writing under subparagraph (1)(ii) may provide for the arbitrator to decide the claim in a proceeding that does not involve a personal appearance before the arbitrator, such as a proceeding in which the hearing before the arbitrator involves only a review of documents submitted by the parties.

See Rule 1328 for the procedure to confirm an arbitration award entered as provided by either subparagraph (1)(i) or (ii).

(2) The arbitration award was entered following a court order or docket entry staying proceedings pending arbitration as provided by Rule 1329.

Official Note

See Rule 1329 for the procedure to compel arbitration and to confirm the arbitration award.

The provisions of this Rule 1327 adopted December 28, 2005, effective February 1, 2006, 36 Pa.B. 174.