Absent fraud or other inappropriate behavior, arbitration awards in voluntary proceedings are not subject to judicial review on the merits of the decision.

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The fact that the arbitrator made erroneous rulings during the hearing, or reached erroneous findings of fact from the evidence, is no ground for setting aside the award because the parties have agreed that he or she should be the judge of the facts. An erroneous view of the law no matter how egregious is binding because the parties have agreed to accept the arbitrator's view of the law.

Absent Fraud or Other Inappropriate Behavior, Arbitration Awards in Voluntary