Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that is designed to resolve disputes quickly and efficiently. It is a private process in which the parties agree to submit their dispute to a neutral third party, known as an arbitrator, for a binding decision.

There are a number of grounds for challenging an arbitration award, including bias or corruption on the part of the arbitrator, the arbitrator exceeding their authority, and the arbitration process being unfair or irregular.

The time limit for challenging an arbitration award is typically 90 days from the date the award is issued.

The place where an arbitration award is challenged is typically specified in the arbitration agreement. If the arbitration agreement does not specify a place, the award may be challenged in any court with jurisdiction over the parties.

The standard of review for challenging an arbitration award is typically limited review. This means that the court will only overturn the award if it finds that the arbitrator was biased or corrupt, exceeded their authority, or the arbitration process was unfair or irregular.

When an arbitration award is challenged, the award is typically stayed until the challenge is resolved. This means that the award cannot be enforced while the challenge is pending.

If a challenge to an arbitration award is successful, the award is typically overturned. This means that the award is no longer binding on the parties.

If a challenge to an arbitration award is unsuccessful, the award is typically enforced. The challenging party may also be ordered to pay the other party's costs and fees. In some cases, the challenging party may be barred from further challenges to the award.

Some of the common defenses to a challenge to an arbitration award include arguing that the arbitrator was not biased or corrupt, that the arbitrator did not exceed their authority, and that the arbitration process was fair and regular.

When reviewing a challenge to an arbitration award, a court will consider a number of factors, including the nature of the dispute, the qualifications of the arbitrator, and the fairness of the arbitration process.