PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Contract Arbitration
......Modify/Vacate Award: Other Bases & Issues
.........Substantial Prejudice Standard
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While neutral arbitrator engaged in ex parte communication with defendant, award was properly confirmed where plaintiff did not suffer substantial prejudice.

Substantial prejudice must be shown for vacation of award.

Award will not be vacated for error which does not prejudice rights of complaining party.