Massachusetts § 9 - Award; modification by arbitrators
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 9 — Award; modification by arbitrators, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9. Award; modification by arbitrators
Section 9. Upon application of a party or, if an application to the court is pending under sections eleven, twelve or thirteen, on submission to the arbitrators by the court under such conditions as the court may order, the arbitrators may modify or correct the award upon the grounds stated in (1) and (3) of subdivision (a) of section thirteen, or for the purpose of clarifying the award. The application shall be made within twenty days after delivery of the award to the applicant. Written notice thereof shall be given forthwith to the opposing party, stating he must serve his objections thereto, if any, within ten days from the notice. The award so modified or corrected shall be subject to the provisions of sections eleven, twelve and thirteen.
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 9
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 9 cover?
Section 9 ("Award; modification by arbitrators") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 9?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 9" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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