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2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-9 - Power of subpoena; enforcement; use of discovery; opportunity to examine documents; compensation of witnesses

(a)
The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents, and other evidence. These subpoenas shall be served and, upon application to the court by a party or the arbitrators, enforced in the same manner provided by law for the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action.
(b)
Notices to produce books, writings, and other documents or tangible things; depositions; and other discovery may be used in the arbitration according to procedures established by the arbitrators.
(c)
A party shall have the opportunity to obtain a list of witnesses and to examine and copy documents relevant to the arbitration.
(d)
Witnesses shall be compensated in the same amount and manner as witnesses in the superior courts.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-10 - Award to be in writing; copies furnished; time of making award; waiver

(a)
The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy of the award to each party personally or by registered or certified mail or statutory overnight delivery, return receipt requested, or as provided in the agreement.
(b)
An award shall be made within the time fixed therefor by the agreement or, if not so fixed, within 30 days following the close of the hearing or within such time as the court orders. The parties may extend in writing the time either before or after its expiration. A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless he notifies in writing the arbitrators of his objection prior to the delivery of the award to him.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-11 - When award changed; application for change; objection thereto; time for disposition of application

(a)
Pursuant to the procedure described in subsection (b) of this Code section, the arbitrators may change the award upon the following grounds:
(1)
There was a miscalculation of figures or a mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the award;
(2)
The arbitrators have awarded upon a matter not submitted to them and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the issues submitted; or
(3)
The award is imperfect in a matter of form, not affecting the merits of the controversy.
(b)
(1)
An application to the arbitrators for a change in the award shall be made by a party within 20 days after delivery of the award to the applicant. Written notice of this application shall be served upon the other parties.
(2)
Objection to a change in the award by the arbitrators must be made in writing to the arbitrators within ten days of service of the application to change. Written notice of this objection shall be served upon the other parties.
(3)
The arbitrators shall dispose of any application made under this Code section in a written, signed order within 30 days after service upon them of objection to change or upon the expiration of the time for service of this objection. The parties may extend, in writing, the time for this disposition by the arbitrators either before or after its expiration.
(4)
An award changed under this Code section shall be subject to the provisions of this part concerning the confirmation, vacation, and modification of awards by the court.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-12 - Confirmation of award by court

The court shall confirm an award upon application of a party made within one year after its delivery to him, unless the award is vacated or modified by the court as provided in this part.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-13 - Vacation of award by court; application; grounds; rehearing; appeal of order

(a)
An application to vacate an award shall be made to the court within three months after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant.
(b)
The award shall be vacated on the application of a party who either participated in the arbitration or was served with a demand for arbitration if the court finds that the rights of that party were prejudiced by:
(1)
Corruption, fraud, or misconduct in procuring the award;
(2)
Partiality of an arbitrator appointed as a neutral;
(3)
An overstepping by the arbitrators of their authority or such imperfect execution of it that a final and definite award upon the subject matter submitted was not made;
(4)
A failure to follow the procedure of this part, unless the party applying to vacate the award continued with the arbitration with notice of this failure and without objection; or
(5)
The arbitrator's manifest disregard of the law.
(c)
The award shall be vacated on the application of a party who neither participated in the arbitration nor was served with a demand for arbitration or order to compel arbitration if the court finds that:
(1)
The rights of the party were prejudiced by one of the grounds specified in subsection (b) of this Code section;
(2)
A valid agreement to arbitrate was not made;
(3)
The agreement to arbitrate has not been complied with; or
(4)
The arbitrated claim was barred by limitation of time, as provided by this part.
(d)
The fact that the relief was such that it could not or would not be granted by a court of law or equity is not ground for vacating or refusing to confirm the award.
(e)
Upon vacating an award, the court may order a rehearing and determination of all or any of the issues either before the same arbitrators or before new arbitrators appointed as provided by this part. In any provision of an agreement limiting the time for a hearing or award, time shall be measured from the date of such order or rehearing, whichever is appropriate, or a time may be specified by the court. The court's ruling or order under this Code section shall constitute a final judgment and shall be subject to appeal in accordance with the appeal provisions of this part.
Amended by 2003 Ga. Laws 363, § 2, eff. 7/1/2003.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-14 - Modification of award by court; application; grounds; subsequent confirmation of award

(a)
An application to modify the award shall be made to the court within three months after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant.
(b)
The court shall modify the award if:
(1)
There was a miscalculation of figures or a mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the award;
(2)
The arbitrators awarded on a matter not submitted to them and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the issues submitted; or
(3)
The award is imperfect in a manner of form, not affecting the merits of the controversy.
(c)
If the court modifies the award, it shall confirm the award as modified. If the court denies modification, it shall confirm the award made by the arbitrators.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-15 - Judgment on award

(a)
Upon confirmation of the award by the court, judgment shall be entered in the same manner as provided by Chapter 11 of this title and be enforced as any other judgment or decree.
(b)
The judgment roll shall consist of the following:
(1)
The agreement and each written extension of time within which to make the award;
(2)
The award;
(3)
A copy of the order confirming, modifying, or correcting the award; and
(4)
A copy of the judgment.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-16 - Appeals authorized

Any judgment or any order considered a final judgment under this part may be appealed pursuant to Chapter 6 of Title 5.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-17 - Arbitrators' fees and expenses

Unless otherwise provided in the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators' expenses and fees, together with other expenses, not including counsel fees, incurred in the conduct of the arbitration, shall be paid as provided in the award.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 1 - ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-18) › Section 9-9-18 - Commencement or continuation of proceedings upon death or incompetency of party

Where a party dies or becomes incompetent after making a written agreement to arbitrate, the proceedings may be begun or continued upon the application of, or upon notice to, his executor or administrator or trustee or guardian or, where it relates to real property, his distributee or devisee who has succeeded to his interest in the real property. Upon the death or incompetency of a party, the court may extend the time within which an application to confirm, vacate, or modify the award or to stay arbitration must be made. Where a party has died since an award was delivered, the proceedings thereupon are the same as where a party dies after a verdict.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-20 - Short title; statement of purpose

(a)
This part shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia International Commercial Arbitration Code."
(b)
The purpose of this part is to encourage international commercial arbitration in this state, to enforce arbitration agreements and arbitration awards, to facilitate prompt and efficient arbitration proceedings consistent with this part, and to provide a conducive environment for international business and trade.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-21 - Applicability

(a)
This part shall apply to international commercial arbitration, subject to any agreement in force between the United States and any other country.
(b)
The provisions of this part, except for Code Sections
9-9-29
and
9-9-30
, subsections (f) through (h) of Code Section
9-9-38
, and Code Sections
9-9-39
,
9-9-57
, and
9-9-58
, shall apply only if the place of arbitration is in this state.
(c)
An arbitration shall be considered international if:
(1)
The parties to an arbitration agreement have their places of business in different countries at the time of the conclusion of such arbitration agreement;
(2)
One of the following places is situated outside the country in which the parties have their places of business:
(A)
The place of arbitration, if determined in or pursuant to the arbitration agreement; or
(B)
Any place where a substantial part of the obligations of the commercial relationship is to be performed or the place with which the subject matter of the dispute is most closely connected; or
(3)
The parties have expressly agreed that the subject matter of the arbitration agreement relates to more than one country.
(d)
For the purposes of subsection (c) of this Code section:
(1)
If a party has more than one place of business, the place of business is that which has the closest relationship to the arbitration agreement; and
(2)
If a party does not have a place of business, reference is to be made to such party's habitual residence.
(e)
This part shall not affect any other law of this state by virtue of which certain disputes shall not be submitted to arbitration or may be submitted to arbitration only according to provisions other than those of this part.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-22 - Definitions

(a)
As used in this part, the term:
(1)
"Arbitration" means any arbitration, whether or not administered by a permanent arbitral institution.
(2)
"Arbitration agreement" means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes that have arisen or may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not, and may be in the form of an arbitration clause in a contract or in the form of a separate agreement.
(3)
"Arbitration award" means a decision of an arbitration tribunal on the substance of a dispute submitted to it and shall include an interim, interlocutory, or partial award.
(4)
"Arbitration tribunal" means a sole arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators.
(b)
(1)
Where a provision of this part, except Code Section
9-9-50
, leaves the parties free to determine a certain issue, such freedom shall include the right of the parties to authorize a third party, including an institution, to make that determination.
(2)
Where a provision of this part refers to the fact that the parties have agreed or that they may agree or in any other way refers to an agreement of the parties, such agreement shall include any arbitration rule referred to in such agreement.
(3)
Where a provision of this part, other than in paragraph (1) of Code Section
9-9-47
and paragraph (1) of subsection (b) of Code Section
9-9-54
, refers to a claim, it shall also apply to a counterclaim, and where it refers to a defense, it shall also apply to a defense to such counterclaim.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-23 - Interpretation

(a)
In the interpretation of this part, regard shall be given to its international origin and to the need to promote uniformity in its application and the observance of good faith.
(b)
Questions concerning matters governed by this part which are not expressly settled in it are to be settled in conformity with the general principles on which this part is based.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-24 - Receipt of written communications

(a)
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties:
(1)
Any written communication shall be deemed to have been received if it is delivered to the addressee personally or if it is delivered at his or her place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address; if none of these can be found after making a reasonable inquiry, a written communication shall be deemed to have been received if it is sent to the addressee's last known place of business, habitual residence, or mailing address by registered mail or any other means which provides a record of the attempt to deliver it; and
(2)
Communications shall be deemed to have been received on the day it is delivered.
(b)
The provisions of this Code section shall not apply to communications in court proceedings.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-25 - Waiver of right to object to violations of arbitration agreement

A party who knows that any provision of this part from which the parties may derogate or any requirement under the arbitration agreement has not been complied with and yet proceeds with the arbitration without objecting to such noncompliance without undue delay or, if a time limit is provided therefor, within such period of time, shall be deemed to have waived the right to object.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-26 - Judicial intervention and enforcement

In matters governed by this part, no court shall intervene except where provided in this part. If the controversy is within the scope of this part, the arbitration agreement shall be enforced by the courts of this state in accordance with this part without regard to the justiciable character of the controversy.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-27 - County where agreement to be enforced

The functions referred to in subsections (c) and (d) of Code Section
9-9-32
, subsection (c) of Code Section
9-9-34
, Code Section
9-9-35
, paragraph (3) of Code Section
9-9-37
, Code Section
9-9-49
, and subsection (b) of Code Section
9-9-56
shall be performed by the superior court in the county agreed upon by the parties. Barring such agreement, these functions shall be performed by the superior court:
(1)
In any county where any portion of the hearing has been conducted;
(2)
If no portion of the hearing has been conducted in this state, in the county where any party resides or does business; or
(3)
If there is no such county, in any county.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-28 - Arbitration agreements to be in writing; definitions

(a)
All arbitration agreements shall be in writing.
(b)
A written arbitration agreement means that its contents are recorded in any form, whether or not the arbitration agreement or contract has been concluded orally, by conduct, or by other means.
(c)
(1)
As used in this subsection, the term:
(A)
"Data message" means information generated, sent, received or stored by electronic, magnetic, optical, or similar means, including, but not limited to, electronic data interchange (EDI), email, telegram, telex, or telecopy.
(B)
"Electronic communication" means any communication that the parties make by means of data messages.
(2)
The requirement that an arbitration agreement be in writing may be met by an electronic communication if the information contained therein is accessible so as to be useable for subsequent reference.
(d)
An arbitration agreement shall be deemed to be in writing if it is contained in an exchange of statements of claim and defense in which the existence of an arbitration agreement is alleged by one party and not denied by the other.
(e)
The reference in a contract to any document containing an arbitration clause shall constitute an arbitration agreement in writing, provided that the reference is such as to make that clause a part of the contract.
Amended by 2023 Ga. Laws 353,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2023.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-29 - Arbitration referrals

(a)
A court before which a civil action is brought in a matter which is the subject of an arbitration agreement shall, if a party so requests not later than when submitting the party's first statement on the substance of the dispute, refer the parties to arbitration unless it finds that the arbitration agreement is null and void, inoperative, or incapable of being performed.
(b)
Where an action referred to in subsection (a) of this Code section has been brought, arbitral proceedings may nevertheless be commenced or continued, and an arbitration award may be made, while the action is pending before the court.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-30 - Interim measures of protection

Before or during arbitral proceedings, a party may request from a court an interim measure of protection, and a court may grant such measure, and such request shall not be deemed to be incompatible with an arbitration agreement.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-30 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-31 - Number of arbitrators

The parties shall be free to determine the number of arbitrators, and if no determination is stated, the number of arbitrators shall be one.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-31 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-33 - Arbitrator disclosure requirements; challenge of arbitrator for doubts as to impartiality or independence

(a)
When a person is approached in connection with the possible appointment of such person as an arbitrator, such person shall disclose any circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to his or her impartiality or independence. An arbitrator, from the time of appointment and throughout the arbitral proceedings, shall without delay disclose any such circumstances to the parties unless they have already been informed of them by the arbitrator.
(b)
An arbitrator may be challenged only if circumstances exist that give rise to justifiable doubts as to the arbitrator's impartiality or independence, or if the arbitrator does not possess qualifications agreed to by the parties. A party may challenge an arbitrator appointed by the party, or in whose appointment the party has participated, only for reasons of which the party becomes aware after the appointment has been made.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-33 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-34 - Procedure for challenging arbitrator

(a)
The parties shall be free to agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator, subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this Code section.
(b)
If the parties fail to agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator, a party who intends to challenge an arbitrator shall, within 15 days after becoming aware of the constitution of the arbitration tribunal or after becoming aware of any circumstance referred to in subsection (b) of Code Section
9-9-33
, send a written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitration tribunal. Unless the challenged arbitrator withdraws from office or the other party agrees to the challenge, the arbitration tribunal shall decide on the challenge.
(c)
If a challenge under the procedure set forth in subsection (b) of this Code section is not successful, within 30 days after having received notice of the decision rejecting the challenge, the challenging party may request that the court specified in Code Section
9-9-27
decide on the challenge, which decision shall not be subject to appeal; while such a request is pending, the arbitration tribunal, including the challenged arbitrator, may continue the arbitral proceedings and make an arbitration award.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-34 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-35 - Inability of arbitrator to carry out or perform functions; termination of mandate

(a)
If an arbitrator becomes de jure or de facto unable to perform his or her functions or for other reasons fails to act without undue delay, the arbitrator's mandate terminates if he or she withdraws from office or if the parties agree on the termination. Otherwise, if a controversy remains concerning any of these grounds, any party may request that the court specified in Code Section
9-9-27
decide on the termination of the mandate, which decision shall not be subject to appeal.
(b)
If, under this Code section or subsection (b) of Code Section
9-9-34
, an arbitrator withdraws from office or a party agrees to the termination of the mandate of an arbitrator, this shall not imply acceptance of the validity of any ground referred to in this Code section or subsection (b) of Code Section
9-9-33
.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-35 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-36 - Appointment of substitute arbitrator

Where the mandate of an arbitrator terminates under Code Section
9-9-34
or
9-9-35
or because of withdrawal from office for any other reason or because of the revocation of the arbitrator's mandate by agreement of the parties or in any other case of termination of the arbitrator's mandate, a substitute arbitrator shall be appointed according to the rules that were applicable to the appointment of the arbitrator being replaced.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-36 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-37 - Disputes as to jurisdiction

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties:
(1)
The arbitration tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement. For that purpose, an arbitration clause which forms part of a contract shall be treated as an agreement independent of the other terms of the contract. A decision by the arbitration tribunal that the contract is null and void shall not thereby invalidate the arbitration clause;
(2)
A plea that the arbitration tribunal does not have jurisdiction shall be raised not later than the submission of the statement of defense. A party shall not be precluded from raising such a plea by the fact that the party has appointed, or participated in the appointment of, an arbitrator. A plea that the arbitration tribunal is exceeding the scope of its authority shall be raised as soon as the matter alleged to be beyond the scope of its authority is raised during the arbitral proceedings. The arbitration tribunal may, in either case, admit a later plea if it considers the delay justified; and
(3)
The arbitration tribunal may rule on a plea referred to in paragraph (2) of this Code section either as a preliminary question or in an arbitration award on the merits. If the arbitration tribunal rules as a preliminary question that it has jurisdiction or only partial jurisdiction, within 30 days after having received notice of such ruling and subject to the permission of the arbitration tribunal, any party may request that the court specified in Code Section
9-9-27
decide the matter, which decision shall not be subject to appeal; while such a request is pending, the arbitration tribunal may continue the arbitral proceedings and make an arbitration award.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-37 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-38 - Interim measures

(a)
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal may, at the request of a party, grant interim measures as it deems appropriate.
(b)
The arbitration tribunal may modify, suspend, or terminate an interim measure it has granted, upon application of any party or, in exceptional circumstances and upon prior notice to the parties, on the arbitration tribunal's own initiative.
(c)
The arbitration tribunal may require the party requesting an interim measure to provide appropriate security in connection with the measure.
(d)
The arbitration tribunal may require any party promptly to disclose any material change in the circumstances on the basis of which the measure was requested or granted.
(e)
If a measure ordered under subsection (a) of this Code section proves to have been unjustified from the outset, the party which obtained its enforcement may be obliged to compensate the other party for damage resulting from the enforcement of such measure or from its providing security in order to avoid enforcement. This claim may be put forward in the pending arbitral proceedings.
(f)
An interim measure issued by an arbitration tribunal shall be recognized as binding and, unless otherwise provided by the arbitration tribunal, enforced upon application to the competent court, irrespective of the country in which it was issued, subject to the provisions of Code Section
9-9-39
.
(g)
The party who is seeking or has obtained recognition or enforcement of an interim measure shall promptly inform the court of any termination, suspension, or modification of that interim measure.
(h)
Where recognition or enforcement of an interim measure is sought in a court of this state, such court may order the requesting party to provide appropriate security if the arbitration tribunal has not already made a determination with respect to security or where such a decision is necessary to protect the rights of third parties.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-38 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-39 - When recognition or enforcement of interim measure may be refused

(a)
Recognition or enforcement of an interim measure may be refused only:
(1)
At the request of the party against whom it is invoked if the court is satisfied that:
(A)
Such refusal is warranted on the grounds set forth in subparagraphs (a)(1)(A) through (a)(1)(D) of Code Section
9-9-58
;
(B)
The arbitration tribunal's decision with respect to the provision of security in connection with the interim measure issued by the arbitration tribunal has not been complied with; or
(C)
The interim measure has been terminated or suspended by the arbitration tribunal or, where so empowered, by the court of the state in which the arbitration takes place or under the law of which that interim measure was granted; or
(2)
If the court finds that:
(A)
The interim measure is incompatible with the powers conferred upon the court, unless the court decides to reformulate the interim measure to the extent necessary to adapt it to its own powers and procedures for the purposes of enforcing that interim measure and without modifying its substance; or
(B)
Any of the grounds set forth in subparagraph (a)(2)(A) or (a)(2)(B) of Code Section
9-9-58
shall apply to the recognition and enforcement of the interim measure.
(b)
Any determination made by the court on any ground in subsection (a) of this Code section shall be effective only for the purposes of the application to recognize and enforce the interim measure. Where recognition or enforcement is sought, the court shall not undertake a review of the substance of the interim measure in determining any ground specified in subsection (a) of this Code section.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-39 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-40 - Treatment of parties

The parties shall be treated with equality, and each party shall be given a full opportunity of presenting its case.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-40 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-41 - Procedure to be followed by arbitration tribunal

(a)
Subject to the provisions of this part, the parties shall be free to agree on the procedure to be followed by the arbitration tribunal in conducting the proceedings.
(b)
If the parties fail to agree on the procedure to be followed by the arbitration tribunal in conducting proceedings, the arbitration tribunal may, subject to the provisions of this part, conduct the arbitration in such manner as it considers appropriate. The power conferred upon the arbitration tribunal includes the power to determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality, and weight of any evidence.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-41 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-42 - Place of arbitration

(a)
The parties shall be free to agree on the place of arbitration; provided, however, that failing such agreement, the place of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitration tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case, including the convenience of the parties.
(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a) of this Code section, the arbitration tribunal may, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, meet at any place it considers appropriate for consultation among its members, for hearing witnesses, experts, or the parties, or for inspection of goods, other property, or documents.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-42 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-43 - Date of commencement of arbitral proceedings

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute shall commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to arbitration is received by the respondent.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
Former 9-9-43 repealed by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-44 - Languages to be used in arbitral proceedings; translation of documentary evidence

(a)
The parties shall be free to agree on the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings; provided, however, that failing such agreement, the arbitration tribunal shall determine the language or languages to be used in the proceedings. Such agreement or determination, unless otherwise specified therein, shall apply to any written statement by a party, any hearing, and any arbitration award, decision, or other communication by the arbitration tribunal.
(b)
The arbitration tribunal may order that any documentary evidence be accompanied by a translation into the language or languages agreed upon by the parties or determined by the arbitration tribunal.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-45 - Facts supporting claim; amendment or supplementing of claim

(a)
Within the period of time agreed by the parties or determined by the arbitration tribunal, the claimant shall state the facts supporting his or her claim, the points at issue, and the relief or remedy sought, and the respondent shall state his or her defense in respect of these particulars, unless the parties have otherwise agreed as to the required elements of such statements. The parties may submit with their statements all documents they consider to be relevant or may add a reference to the documents or other evidence they will submit.
(b)
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, either party may amend or supplement his or her claim or defense during the course of the arbitral proceedings, unless the arbitration tribunal considers it inappropriate to allow such amendment having regard to the delay in making it.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-46 - How proceedings to be conducted; oral hearings; notice; consolidation of proceedings or hearings

(a)
Subject to any contrary agreement by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials; provided, however, that unless the parties have agreed that no hearings shall be held, the arbitration tribunal shall hold hearings at an appropriate stage of the proceedings, if requested by a party.
(b)
The parties shall be given sufficient advance notice of any hearing and of any meeting of the arbitration tribunal for the purposes of inspection of goods, other property, or documents.
(c)
All statements, documents, or other information supplied to the arbitration tribunal by one party shall be communicated to the other party. Any expert report or evidentiary document on which the arbitration tribunal may rely in making its decision shall be communicated to the parties.
(d)
Unless the parties agree to confer such power on the tribunal, the tribunal shall not have the power to order consolidation of proceedings or concurrent hearings; provided, however, that the parties shall be free to agree:
(1)
That the arbitral proceedings shall be consolidated with other arbitral proceedings; or
(2)
That concurrent hearings shall be held, on such terms as may be agreed.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-47 - Effects of failure to state facts supporting claim, failure to put forward statement of defense, or failure to appear at hearing or to produce documentary evidence

Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if, without showing sufficient cause:
(1)
The claimant fails to communicate his or her statement of claim in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section
9-9-45
, the arbitration tribunal shall terminate the proceedings;
(2)
The respondent fails to communicate his or her statement of defense in accordance with subsection (a) of Code Section
9-9-45
, the arbitration tribunal shall continue the proceedings without treating such failure in itself as an admission of the claimant's allegations; and
(3)
Any party fails to appear at a hearing or to produce documentary evidence, the arbitration tribunal may continue the proceedings and make the arbitration award on the evidence before it.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-48 - Appointment of experts

(a)
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitration tribunal:
(1)
May appoint one or more experts to report to it on specific issues to be determined by the arbitration tribunal; and
(2)
May require a party to give the expert any relevant information or to produce, or to provide access to, any relevant documents, goods, or other property for the expert's inspection.
(b)
Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if a party requests or if the arbitration tribunal considers it necessary, the expert shall, after delivery of the expert's written or oral report, participate in a hearing where the parties have the opportunity to put questions to the expert and to present expert witnesses in order to testify on the points at issue.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-49 - Subpoenas for witnesses and other evidence; compensation of witnesses

(a)
The arbitrators may issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and for the production of books, records, documents, and other evidence. Subpoenas shall be served and, upon application to the court specified in Code Section
9-9-27
by a party or the arbitrators, enforced in the same manner provided by law for the service and enforcement of subpoenas in a civil action.
(b)
Notices to produce books, writings, and other documents or tangible things, depositions, and other discovery may be used in the arbitration according to procedures established by the arbitrators.
(c)
A party shall have the opportunity to obtain a list of witnesses and to examine and copy documents relevant to the arbitration.
(d)
Witnesses shall be compensated in the same amount and manner set forth in Title 24.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-50 - Rules applicable to disputes

(a)
The arbitration tribunal shall decide the dispute in accordance with such rules of law as are chosen by the parties as applicable to the substance of the dispute. Any designation of the law or legal system of a given state shall be construed, unless otherwise expressed, as directly referring to the substantive law of that state and not to its conflict of laws rules.
(b)
Failing any designation by the parties, the arbitration tribunal shall apply the law determined by the conflict of laws rules which it considers applicable.
(c)
The arbitration tribunal shall decide ex aequo et bono or as amiable compositeur only if the parties have expressly authorized it to do so.
(d)
In all cases, the arbitration tribunal shall decide in accordance with the terms of the contract and shall take into account the usages of the trade applicable to the transaction.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-51 - Decision-making when more than one arbitrator

In arbitral proceedings with more than one arbitrator, any decision of the arbitration tribunal shall be made, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, by a majority of all its members; provided, however, that questions of procedure may be decided by a presiding arbitrator, if authorized by the parties or all members of the arbitration tribunal.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.
2023 CODE OF GEORGIA › Title 9 - CIVIL PRACTICE (§§ 9-1-1 — 9-17-14) › Chapter 9 - ARBITRATION (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-84) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 9-9-1 — 9-9-59) › Part 2 - GEORGIA INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION CODE (§§ 9-9-20 — 9-9-59) › Section 9-9-52 - Settlement; arbitration award on agreed terms

(a)
If, during arbitral proceedings, the parties settle the dispute, the arbitration tribunal shall terminate the proceedings and, if requested by the parties and not objected to by the arbitration tribunal, record the settlement in the form of an arbitration award on agreed terms.
(b)
An arbitration award on agreed terms shall be made in accordance with the provisions of Code Section
9-9-53
and shall state that it is an arbitration award. Such an arbitration award shall have the same status and effect as any other arbitration award on the merits of the case.
Added by 2012 Ga. Laws 713,§ 1, eff. 7/1/2012.