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# O.C.G.A. § 9-9-17. Arbitrators’ fees and expenses.

Unless otherwise provided in the agreement to arbitrate, the arbitrators’ expenses and fees, together with other expenses, not including counsel fees, incurred in the conduct of the arbitration, shall be paid as provided in the award.

## History

Code 1933, § 7-318, enacted by Ga. L. 1978, p. 2270, § 1; Code 1981, § 9-9-97; Code 1981, § 9-9-17, as redesignated by Ga. L. 1988, p. 903, § 1.