The parties to a construction contract with a public agency may expressly agree in writing that in any arbitration to resolve a dispute relating to the contract, the arbitrator’s award shall be supported by law and substantial evidence. If the agreement so provides, a court shall, subject to Section 1286.4, vacate the award if after review of the award it determines either that the award is not supported by substantial evidence or that it is based on an error of law.
Of Special Proceedings of a Civil NaturePublic Construction Contract Arbitration
Section § 1296
This law section allows parties in a construction contract with a public agency to agree that if they have an arbitration to resolve a dispute, the arbitrator's decision must be based on law and solid evidence. If they've made this agreement, a court can cancel the arbitrator's decision if it finds the decision lacks substantial evidence or contains legal errors.
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