Nevada § 38.242 - Modification or correction of award
Full text of Nevada Nevada Revised Statutes § 38.242 — Modification or correction of award, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.242. Modification or correction of award
1. Upon motion made within 90 days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant
to NRS 38.236 or within 90 days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award
pursuant to NRS 38.237 , the court shall modify or correct the award if: (a) There was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the
description of a person, thing or property referred to in the award; (b) The arbitrator has made an award on a claim not submitted to the arbitrator and
the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the claims
submitted; or (c) The award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision
on the claims submitted. 2. If a motion made under subsection 1 is granted, the court shall modify or correct
and confirm the award as modified or corrected. Otherwise, unless a motion to vacate is pending, the court shall confirm the award. 3. A motion to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with
a motion to vacate the award.
Source: official Nevada text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada § 38.242
What does Nevada Revised Statutes § 38.242 cover?
Section 38.242 ("Modification or correction of award") is part of the Nevada Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Nevada. 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 Nevada § 38.242?
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