(a) On a motion to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award:

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Terms Used In Tennessee Code 29-5-321

  • 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
(1) Upon a ground stated in § 29-5-325(a)(1) or (3);
(2) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or
(3) To clarify the award.
(b) A motion under subsection (a) must be made and notice given to all parties within twenty (20) days after the movant receives notice of the award.
(c) A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of an objection to the motion within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice.
(d) If a motion to the court is pending under § 29-5-323, § 29-5-324, or § 29-5-325, then the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award:

(1) Upon a ground stated in § 29-5-325(a)(1) or (a)(3);
(2) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or
(3) To clarify the award.
(e) An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to §§ 29-5-320(a), 29-5-323, 29-5-324, and 29-5-325.
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