Should arbitrators retain jurisdiction over awards?O functus officio: Is it time to go?
March 16, 1998
The principle of functus officio is examined. Arbitrator Nicolau advocates allowing an arbitrator to clarify or correct his/her decision at the request of a single party, in order to carry out an award’s intent, and further advocates amendment of Section 6.D.1. of the Code of Professional Responsibility accordingly.