(a) Upon motion made within ninety days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to § 658A-19 or within ninety days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to § 658A-20, the court shall modify or correct the award if:
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(1) There was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the description of a person, thing, or property referred to in the award;(2) 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(3) The award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision on the claims submitted.(b) If a motion made under subsection (a) 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.(c) A motion to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with a motion to vacate the award.
