A Practice Note explaining how to enforce arbitral awards in Ohio state and federal courts. Recent Ohio Courts of Appeals' Decisions Call Into Question the Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements Executed Without Actual Authority.Arbitration agreements under the Federal Arbitration Act need to be written, but not necessarily signed. Can I appeal an arbitration? No. Voluntary arbitration has been used for years in the context of commercial disputes. A State university generally may not agree to binding arbitration as to monetary damages under Ohio law. How do I fill out the claim form? It's best to file this type of motion in a federal court because they favor arbitration more than state courts. The Ohio Court of Appeals recently addressed the issue and looked at whether an arbitration provision in a consumer contract.