(a) In any of the following cases, the court must make an order modifying or correcting the award, upon the application of any party to the arbitration:
- (1) Where there was an evident material miscalculation of figures, or an evident material mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the award.
- (2) Where the arbitrators have awarded upon a matter not submitted to them, unless it is a matter not affecting the merits of the decision upon the matters submitted.
- (3) Where the award is imperfect in matter of form not affecting the merits of the controversy.
- (b) The order must modify and correct the award, so as to effect the intent thereof and promote justice between the parties.
History of Section.
P.L. 1929, ch. 1408, § 11; G.L. 1938, ch. 475, § 11; G.L. 1956, § 10-3-14.