686.418 – Effect of Act on Other Remedies.
686.418 Effect of act on other remedies.—Sections 686.40-686.418 are supplemental to and do not preempt local ordinances dealing with prohibited or unlawful conduct in the manufacturing, distribution, wholesaling, advertising, or sale of equipment if such ordinances are not inconsistent with such sections. History.—s. 12, ch. 84-217; s. 10, ch. 2004-257.
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 […]
685.102 – Jurisdiction.
685.102 Jurisdiction.— (1) Notwithstanding any law that limits the right of a person to maintain an action or proceeding, any person may, to the extent permitted under the United States Constitution, maintain in this state an action or proceeding against any person or other entity residing or located outside this state, if the action or proceeding arises […]
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 […]