684.0045 – Immunity for Arbitrators.
684.0045 Immunity for arbitrators.—An arbitrator serving under this chapter shall have judicial immunity in the same manner and to the same extent as a judge. History.—s. 46, ch. 2010-60.
684.0046 – Application to Set Aside as Exclusive Recourse Against Arbitral Award.
684.0046 Application to set aside as exclusive recourse against arbitral award.— (1) Recourse to a court against an arbitral award may be made only by an application to set aside an arbitral award pursuant to subsections (2) and (3). (2) An arbitral award may be set aside by the court specified in s. 684.0008 only if: (a) The party […]
684.0047 – Recognition and Enforcement.
684.0047 Recognition and enforcement.— (1) An arbitral award, irrespective of the country in which it was made, shall be recognized as binding and, upon application in writing to the competent court, shall be enforced subject to this section and s. 684.0048. (2) The party relying on an award or applying for its enforcement shall supply the original or […]
684.0032 – Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings.
684.0032 Commencement of arbitral proceedings.—Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral proceedings in respect of a particular dispute commence on the date on which a request for that dispute to be referred to an arbitration is received by the respondent. History.—s. 33, ch. 2010-60.
684.0048 – Grounds for Refusing Recognition or Enforcement.
684.0048 Grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement.— (1) Recognition or enforcement of an arbitral award, irrespective of the country in which it was made, may be refused only: (a) At the request of the party against whom it is invoked, if that party furnishes to the competent court where recognition or enforcement is sought proof that: 1. A party […]
684.0033 – Language.
684.0033 Language.— (1) The parties may agree on the language or languages to be used in the arbitral proceedings. Failing such agreement, the arbitral tribunal shall specify the language or languages to be used in the proceedings. This agreement or determination, unless otherwise specified therein, applies to any written statement by a party, any hearing, and any […]
684.0049 – Consent to Jurisdiction.
684.0049 Consent to jurisdiction.—The initiation of arbitration in this state, or the making of a written contract, agreement, or undertaking to arbitrate which provides for arbitration in this state, constitutes a consent to exercise in personam jurisdiction by the courts of this state in any action arising out of or in connection with the arbitration and […]
684.0034 – Statements of Claim and Defense.
684.0034 Statements of claim and defense.— (1) Within the period of time agreed by the parties or specified by the arbitral tribunal, the claimant shall state the facts supporting its claim, the points at issue, and the relief or remedy sought, and the respondent shall state its defense to the claim, unless the parties have otherwise agreed […]
684.0035 – Hearings and Written Proceedings.
684.0035 Hearings and written proceedings.— (1) Subject to any contrary agreement by the parties, the arbitral tribunal shall decide whether to hold oral hearings for the presentation of evidence or for oral argument, or whether the proceedings shall be conducted on the basis of documents and other materials. However, unless the parties have agreed that no hearings […]
684.0036 – Default of a Party.
684.0036 Default of a party.—Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if, without showing sufficient cause: (1) The claimant fails to provide its statement of claim pursuant to s. 684.0034(1), the arbitral tribunal shall terminate the proceedings. (2) The respondent fails to communicate its statement of defense pursuant to s. 684.0034(1), the arbitral tribunal shall continue the proceedings without […]