Maine Revised Statutes

Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5934 (2026)

Award

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1. Delivery. The award shall be in writing and signed by the arbitrators joining in the award. The arbitrators shall deliver a copy to each party personally or by registered mail, or as provided in the agreement.

[PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]

2. Times for making. An award shall be made within the time fixed therefor by the agreement or, if not so fixed, within such time as the court orders on application of a party. The parties may extend the time in writing either before or after the expiration thereof. A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless he notifies the arbitrators of his objection prior to the delivery of the award to him.

[PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).]

SECTION HISTORY

PL 1967, c. 430 (NEW).

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 4 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1981–2022 · leading case: Nco Portfolio Mgmt., Inc. v. Folsom, 2007 ME 152 (Me. 2007).

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Nco Portfolio Mgmt., Inc. v. Folsom, 2007 ME 152 (Me. 2007). · cites it 2× “14 M.R.S. § 5934(1). On application by a party, the court is to confirm an award unless grounds for vacating or modifying the award are presented.”

Monmouth Sch. Comm. v. Huston, 437 A.2d 621 (Me. 1981). “Defendant contends that this case is governed by the waiver provision of the Uniform Arbitration Act, 14 M.R.S.A. § 5934 (1980), which provides in pertinent part: A party waives the objection that an award was not made within the time required unless he notifies the arbitrators…”

Bureau of Emp. Relations v. Maine State Employees Ass'n, Seiu Local 1989, 639 A.2d 638 (Me. 1994). “14 M.R.S.A. § 5934(1). Nonetheless, it clearly contemplates that if an issue is deemed arbitrable, the parties shall proceed to arbitration without first appealing the decision on arbitrability.”

Wood v. Patriot Vinyl Siding Co. (Me. Super. Ct 2022). · cites it 3× “14 M.R.S. § 5934 states: "The arbitrators shall deliver a copy [of the award] to each party personally or by registered mail, or as provided in the agreement.”

— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5934(1) — 2 cases

Nco Portfolio Mgmt., Inc. v. Folsom, 2007 ME 152 (Me. 2007). “14 M.R.S. § 5934(1). On application by a party, the court is to confirm an award unless grounds for vacating or modifying the award are presented.”

Bureau of Emp. Relations v. Maine State Employees Ass'n, Seiu Local 1989, 639 A.2d 638 (Me. 1994). “14 M.R.S.A. § 5934(1). Nonetheless, it clearly contemplates that if an issue is deemed arbitrable, the parties shall proceed to arbitration without first appealing the decision on arbitrability.”

— Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 14, § 5934(4) — 1 case

Wood v. Patriot Vinyl Siding Co. (Me. Super. Ct 2022). “14 M.R.S. § 5934 states: "The arbitrators shall deliver a copy [of the award] to each party personally or by registered mail, or as provided in the agreement.”

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