diff --git a/consensus/dispute_manager.go b/consensus/dispute_manager.go
index 1c143e2..f967589 100644
--- a/consensus/dispute_manager.go
+++ b/consensus/dispute_manager.go
@@ -112,6 +112,8 @@ func (dm *DisputeManager) onNewSubmission(submittion *dioneOracle.DioneOracleSub
 							logrus.Errorf(err.Error())
 							return
 						}
+						disputeFinishTimer.Stop()
+						return
 					}
 				}
 			}