An award that has not been confirmed or vacated has the same force and effect as a contract in writing between the parties to the arbitration.
Code Civ. Proc. § 1287.6 — under California Code Civ. Proc..
Code Civ. Proc. § 1287.6
An award that has not been confirmed or vacated has the same force and effect as a contract in writing between the parties to the arbitration.