Rockville Centre Teachers Ass'n v. Board of Education

In a proceeding to confirm an arbitration award, petitioner appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated March 19, 1974, which (1) denied its motion to confirm the award, (2) granted respondent’s cross motion to vacate or modify the award and (3) modified the recommendations set forth in the opinion of the arbitrator in certain respects. Judgment reversed, on the law, with $20 costs and disbursements, award confirmed, and cross motion denied. The issue is whether the award of the arbitrator was in excess of his powers under the terms of the agreement. In order to reduce…