Terms Used In Michigan Laws 691.1698

  • Arbitrator: means an individual appointed to render an award, alone or with others, in a controversy that is subject to an agreement to arbitrate. See Michigan Laws 691.1681
  • Court: means the circuit court. See Michigan Laws 691.1681
  If an arbitrator makes a preaward ruling in favor of a party to the arbitration proceeding, the party may request the arbitrator to incorporate the ruling into an award under section 19. A prevailing party may move the court for an expedited order to confirm the award under section 22, in which case the court shall summarily decide the motion. The court shall issue an order to confirm the award unless the court vacates, modifies, or corrects the award under section 23 or 24.