Nev. Rev. Stat. § 38.242
This is the official text of Nev. Rev. Stat. § 38.242, part of Nevada’s Rev. Stat — part of the compiled statutory law of Nevada, published by the state as "Rev. Stat." Browse the sections below, each linked to its official government source.
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Modification or correction of award
Official statutory text
1. Upon motion made within 90 days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to NRS 38.236 or within 90 days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to NRS 38.237 , the court shall modify or correct the award if: (a) There was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the description of a person, thing or property referred to in the award; (b) 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 (c) The award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision on the claims submitted.
2. If a motion made under subsection 1 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.
3. A motion to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with a motion to vacate the award.
2. If a motion made under subsection 1 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.
3. A motion to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with a motion to vacate the award.
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