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 […]
684.0037 – Expert Appointed by Arbitral Tribunal.
684.0037 Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal.— (1) Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitral tribunal may: (a) Appoint one or more experts to report to it on specific issues to be determined by the arbitral tribunal. (b) Require a party to give the expert any relevant information or produce or provide access to any relevant documents, goods, or […]
684.0038 – Court Assistance in Taking Evidence.
684.0038 Court assistance in taking evidence.—The arbitral tribunal, or a party upon the approval of the arbitral tribunal, may request assistance in taking evidence from a competent court of this state. The court may execute the request within its competence and according to its rules on taking evidence. History.—s. 39, ch. 2010-60.
684.0039 – Rules Applicable to Substance of Dispute.
684.0039 Rules applicable to substance of dispute.— (1) The arbitral tribunal shall decide the dispute pursuant to the rules of law chosen by the parties to apply to the substance of the dispute. Any designation of the law or legal system of a state or country shall be construed, unless otherwise expressed, as directly referring to the […]
684.004 – Decisionmaking by Panel of Arbitrators.
684.004 Decisionmaking by panel of arbitrators.—In arbitral proceedings having more than one arbitrator, any decision of the arbitral tribunal shall be made, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, by a majority of all its members. However, questions of procedure may be decided by a presiding arbitrator, if so authorized by the parties or all members of […]
684.0041 – Settlement.
684.0041 Settlement.— (1) If, during arbitral proceedings, the parties settle the dispute, the arbitral tribunal shall terminate the proceedings and, if requested by the parties and not objected to by the arbitral tribunal, record the settlement in the form of an arbitral award on agreed terms. (2) An award on agreed terms shall be made pursuant to s. […]
684.0042 – Form and Contents of Award.
684.0042 Form and contents of award.— (1) The award shall be made in writing and shall be signed by the arbitrator or arbitrators. In arbitral proceedings having more than one arbitrator, the signatures of the majority of all members of the arbitral tribunal shall suffice, if the reason for any omitted signature is stated. (2) The award shall […]
684.0027 – Grounds for Refusing Recognition or Enforcement.
684.0027 Grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement.— (1) Recognition or enforcement of an interim measure may be refused only: (a) At the request of the party against whom it is invoked if the court is satisfied that: 1. Such refusal is warranted on the grounds set forth in s. 684.0048(1)(a)1., 2., 3., or 4.; 2. The arbitral tribunal’s decision with […]
684.0012 – Appointment of Arbitrators.
684.0012 Appointment of arbitrators.— (1) A person is not precluded by reason of his or her nationality from acting as an arbitrator, unless otherwise agreed by the parties. (2) The parties may agree on a procedure of appointing the arbitrator or arbitrators, subject to subsections (4) and (5). (3) Failing such agreement: (a) In an arbitration having three arbitrators, each […]