An application to vacate an award shall be made to the court within three months after delivery of a copy of the award to the applicant. Three recent Court of Appeals of Georgia opinions discusses the impact of the Federal Arbitration Act ("FAA"), 9 U.S.C. § 1 et seq.A party who has not participated in the arbitration and who has not made an application to compel arbitration may apply to stay arbitration. Register now for your free, tailored, daily legal newsfeed service. The Circuit Court, agreeing with the court below, held that the threemonth window in § 12 could be equitably tolled in the appropriate circumstances. Whether you win, lose or draw in arbitration, the decision of the arbitrator is final and there is no meaningful basis for appeal. Challenging Arbitration Awards Under the Federal Arbitration Act. " Oceltip did not argue in the district court or on appeal that any of the bases for vacatur under the New York Convention applied. Either the state court or the superior court in the county will hear the appeal, and either party may request a jury trial.