Title 9: Arbitration
Federal Arbitration Act provisions governing commercial arbitration agreements, international arbitration conventions, and enforcement of arbitral awards.
3 chapters · 16 sections · 3 key sections available
Key Sections (3)
Federal Arbitration Act — Definition of 'Maritime Transactions' and 'Commerce'
The Federal Arbitration Act covers arbitration in interstate and international commerce and maritime transactions, but exempts employment contracts for transportation workers.
Validity, Irrevocability, and Enforcement of Agreements to Arbitrate
Written agreements to settle disputes through arbitration in interstate or international commerce are legally binding and enforceable in court, unless there are standard legal grounds to void any contract.
Vacating an Arbitration Award
A court can throw out an arbitration decision if it was obtained through fraud, the arbitrators were biased or corrupt, relevant evidence was improperly excluded, or the arbitrators went beyond their authority.