The award made in an arbitration proceeding must be in writing and must be signed by a majority of the arbitrators. A true copy of such award without delay shall be delivered to each of the parties in interest. The parties to the arbitration agreement may designate therein the county in which the arbitration shall be held and the award made.
Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2711.08
Award must be in writing
Applied in 7 court decisions — leading case 75 Ohio App. 3d 311 - Divine Construction Co. v. Ohio-American Water Co. (1991)
Most recently applied in United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers & Allied Trades, Local No. 44 v. Kalkreuth Roofing & Sheet Metal (July 2019)
Effective: September 12, 1967; Latest Legislation: Senate Bill 33 - 107th General Assembly
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Official source: Ohio Laws & Administrative Rules (Legislative Service Commission). Reproduced from public-domain Ohio statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.