NRS38.242. Modification or correction of award.  


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  •       1.  Upon motion made within 90 days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to NRS 38.236 or within 90 days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to NRS 38.237, the court shall modify or correct the award if:

          (a) There was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the description of a person, thing or property referred to in the award;

          (b) The arbitrator has made an award on a claim not submitted to the arbitrator and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the claims submitted; or

          (c) The award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision on the claims submitted.

          2.  If a motion made under subsection 1 is granted, the court shall modify or correct and confirm the award as modified or corrected. Otherwise, unless a motion to vacate is pending, the court shall confirm the award.

          3.  A motion to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with a motion to vacate the award.

      (Added to NRS by 2001, 1282)