683.02 – Meaning of Term “Legal Holidays” as Used in Contracts.
683.02 Meaning of term “legal holidays” as used in contracts.—Whenever, in contracts to be performed in the state, reference is made to “legal holidays,” the term shall be understood to include those holidays designated in s. 683.01 and such others as may be designated by law. History.—s. 1, ch. 5392, 1905; s. 1, ch. 6872, 1915; […]
682.011 – Definitions.
682.011 Definitions.—As used in this chapter, the term: (1) “Arbitration organization” means an association, agency, board, commission, or other entity that is neutral and initiates, sponsors, or administers an arbitration proceeding or is involved in the appointment of an arbitrator. (2) “Arbitrator” means an individual appointed to render an award, alone or with others, in a controversy that […]
682.08 – Witnesses, Subpoenas, Depositions.
682.08 Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions.— (1) An arbitrator may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness and for the production of records and other evidence at any hearing and may administer oaths. A subpoena must be served in the manner for service of subpoenas in a civil action and, upon motion to the court by a […]
682.012 – Notice.
682.012 Notice.— (1) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person gives notice to another person by taking action that is reasonably necessary to inform the other person in ordinary course, whether or not the other person acquires knowledge of the notice. (2) A person has notice if the person has knowledge of the notice or has […]
682.081 – Judicial Enforcement of Preaward Ruling by Arbitrator.
682.081 Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator.— (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), if an arbitrator makes a preaward ruling in favor of a party to the arbitration proceeding, the party may request that the arbitrator incorporate the ruling into an award under s. 682.12. A prevailing party may make a motion to the court […]
682.013 – Applicability of Revised Code.
682.013 Applicability of revised code.— (1) The Revised Florida Arbitration Code governs an agreement to arbitrate made on or after July 1, 2013. (2) Until June 30, 2016, the Revised Florida Arbitration Code governs an agreement to arbitrate made before July 1, 2013, if all the parties to the agreement or to the arbitration proceeding so agree in […]
682.09 – Award.
682.09 Award.— (1) An arbitrator shall make a record of an award. The record must be signed or otherwise authenticated by any arbitrator who concurs with the award. The arbitrator or the arbitration organization shall give notice of the award, including a copy of the award, to each party to the arbitration proceeding. (2) An award must be […]
682.014 – Effect of Agreement to Arbitrate; Nonwaivable Provisions.
682.014 Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions.— (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (2) and (3), a party to an agreement to arbitrate or to an arbitration proceeding may waive, or the parties may vary the effect of, the requirements of this chapter to the extent permitted by law. (2) Before a controversy arises that is […]
682.015 – Petition for Judicial Relief.
682.015 Petition for judicial relief.— (1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 682.20, a petition for judicial relief under this chapter must be made to the court and heard in the manner provided by law or rule of court for making and hearing motions. (2) Unless a civil action involving the agreement to arbitrate is pending, notice of […]
682.02 – Arbitration Agreements Made Valid, Irrevocable, and Enforceable; Scope.
682.02 Arbitration agreements made valid, irrevocable, and enforceable; scope.— (1) An agreement contained in a record to submit to arbitration any existing or subsequent controversy arising between the parties to the agreement is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable except upon a ground that exists at law or in equity for the revocation of a contract. (2) The court shall […]