§ 50-53. Confirmation of award.
§ 50‑53. Confirmationof award.
(a) Unless the partiesotherwise agree in writing that part or all of an award shall not be confirmedby the court, upon a party's application, the court shall confirm an award,except when within time limits imposed under G.S. 50‑54 through G.S. 50‑56grounds are urged for vacating or modifying or correcting the award, in whichcase the court shall proceed as provided in G.S. 50‑54 through G.S. 50‑56.
(b) The court may awardcosts, as provided in G.S. 50‑51(f), of the application and subsequentproceedings. (1999‑185,s. 1; 2003‑61, s. 1; 2005‑187, s. 12.)