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Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 50-53

  • in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3

(a) Unless the parties otherwise agree in writing that part or all of an award shall not be confirmed by the court, upon a party’s application, the court shall confirm an award, except when within time limits imposed under N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-54 through N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-56 grounds are urged for vacating or modifying or correcting the award, in which case the court shall proceed as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-54 through N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-56

(b) The court may award costs, as provided in N.C. Gen. Stat. § 50-51(f), of the application and subsequent proceedings. (1999-185, s. 1; 2003-61, s. 1; 2005-187, s. 12.)