Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-5-319

  • 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 Tennessee Code 29-5-302
  • Court: means a court of competent jurisdiction in this state. See Tennessee Code 29-5-302

If an arbitrator makes a pre-award ruling in favor of a party to the arbitration proceeding, then the party may request the arbitrator to incorporate the ruling into an award under § 29-5-320. A prevailing party may make a motion to the court for an expedited order to confirm the award under § 29-5-323, 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 § 29-5-324 or § 29-5-325.