The Federal Arbitration Act. So, a winning party must go to court to enforce an award if the opposing party doesn't pay up.This Note explains the procedure for confirming an arbitration award in Minnesota and the grounds on which a party may challenge enforcement. Upon such application, the court must grant the order unless grounds exist to vacate, modify or correct the award. "There is a presumption in the Federal Arbitration Act that arbitration awards will be confirmed. Within 90 days of delivery of the Award, you may make your motion to District Court to Vacate the Award. I recommend you seek out a lawyer for this. Use this event to file a motion for judgment as a matter of law under Fed.