Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Commercial Arbitration Act 1984 - SECT 29

Form of award

29. Form of award



(1) Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the parties to the arbitration
agreement, the arbitrator or umpire shall-

   (a)  make the award in writing;

   (b)  sign the award; and

   (c)  include in the award a statement of the reasons for making the award.

(2) Where an arbitrator or umpire makes an award otherwise than in writing,
the arbitrator or umpire shall, upon request by a party within seven days
after the making of the award, give to the party a statement in writing signed
by the arbitrator or umpire of the date, the terms of the award and the
reasons for making the award.