766.211(2). (3) Any party to an arbitration proceeding may enforce an arbitration award or an allocation of financial responsibility by filing a petition in the circuit court for the circuit in which the arbitration took place. A petition may not be granted unless the time for appeal has expired.
You both put your case to an independent person called an arbitrator. The arbitrator listens to both sides, looks at the evidence you've sent in and decides what the outcome should be. In some cases, the arbitrator may choose to have several meetings with you both.
Rule 1.820 Hearing Procedures for Non-Binding Arbitration (a) Authority of the Chief Arbitrator. The chief arbitrator shall havehas the authority to commence and adjourn the arbitration hearing and carry out other such duties as are prescribed by section 44.103, Florida Statutes.
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.
Pursuant to chapter 44, Florida Statutes, arbitration is a process whereby a neutral third person or panel considers the facts and arguments presented by the parties and renders a decision which may be binding or nonbinding. (a) Integrity, Impartiality, and Competence.
Florida's courts generally enforce arbitration clauses, unless one of the following exceptions apply.
Florida law says that “an agreement … 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.”
In order to request an arbitration hearing before the Florida New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board, you must complete the Request for Arbitration form and send it, along with copies of all documents requested in the form, to the Office of the Attorney General, Lemon Law Arbitration Screening, PL-01, The Capitol, ...
A claimant will typically start arbitration by sending a document known as a “request for arbitration” or a “notice to arbitrate” to its opponent.
In arbitration, a neutral third party serves as a judge who is responsible for resolving the dispute. The arbitrator listens as each side argues its case and presents relevant evidence, then renders a binding decision.