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FL Stat § 682.041 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.041 - Disclosure by Arbitrator.

682.041 Disclosure by arbitrator.—(1) Before accepting appointment, an individual who is requested to serve as an arbitrator, after making a reasonable inquiry, shall disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators any known facts that a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the person’s impartiality as an arbitrator in the arbitration proceeding, including:(a) A financial or personal interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding.(b) An existing or past relationship with any of the parties to the agreement to arbitrate or the arbitration proceeding, their counsel or representative, a witness, or another arbitrator.(2) An arbitrator has a continuing obligation to disclose to all parties to the agreement to arbitrate and arbitration proceeding and to any other arbitrators any facts that the arbitrator learns after accepting appointment that a reasonable person would consider likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator.(3) If an arbitrator discloses a fact required by subsection (1) or subsection (2) to be disclosed and a party timely objects to the appointment or continued service of the arbitrator based upon the fact disclosed, the objection may be a ground under s. 682.13(1)(b) for vacating an award made by the arbitrator.(4) If the arbitrator did not disclose a fact as required by subsection (1) or subsection (2), upon timely objection by a party, the court may vacate an award under s. 682.13(1)(b).(5) An arbitrator appointed as a neutral arbitrator who does not disclose a known, direct, and material interest in the outcome of the arbitration proceeding or a known, existing, and substantial relationship with a party is presumed to act with evident partiality under s. 682.13(1)(b).(6) If the parties to an arbitration proceeding agree to the procedures of an arbitration organization or any other procedures for challenges to arbitrators before an award is made, substantial compliance with those procedures is a condition precedent to a motion to vacate an award on that ground under s. 682.13(1)(b).History.—s. 13, ch. 2013-232.
FL Stat § 682.05 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.05 - Majority Action by Arbitrators.

682.05 Majority action by arbitrators.—If there is more than one arbitrator, the powers of an arbitrator must be exercised by a majority of the arbitrators, but all of the arbitrators shall conduct the hearing under s. 682.06(3).History.—s. 4, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 14, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.14.
FL Stat § 682.051 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.051 - Immunity of Arbitrator; Competency to Testify; Attorney Fees and Costs.

682.051 Immunity of arbitrator; competency to testify; attorney fees and costs.—(1) An arbitrator or an arbitration organization acting in that capacity is immune from civil liability to the same extent as a judge of a court of this state acting in a judicial capacity.(2) The immunity afforded under this section supplements any immunity under other law.(3) The failure of an arbitrator to make a disclosure required by s. 682.041 does not cause any loss of immunity under this section.(4) In a judicial, administrative, or similar proceeding, an arbitrator or representative of an arbitration organization is not competent to testify, and may not be required to produce records as to any statement, conduct, decision, or ruling occurring during the arbitration proceeding, to the same extent as a judge of a court of this state acting in a judicial capacity. This subsection does not apply:(a) To the extent necessary to determine the claim of an arbitrator, arbitration organization, or representative of the arbitration organization against a party to the arbitration proceeding; or(b) To a hearing on a motion to vacate an award under s. 682.13(1)(a) or (b) if the movant establishes prima facie that a ground for vacating the award exists.(5) If a person commences a civil action against an arbitrator, arbitration organization, or representative of an arbitration organization arising from the services of the arbitrator, organization, or representative or if a person seeks to compel an arbitrator or a representative of an arbitration organization to testify or produce records in violation of subsection (4), and the court decides that the arbitrator, arbitration organization, or representative of an arbitration organization is immune from civil liability or that the arbitrator or representative of the organization is not competent to testify, the court shall award to the arbitrator, organization, or representative reasonable attorney fees and other reasonable expenses of litigation.History.—s. 15, ch. 2013-232.
FL Stat § 682.06 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.06 - Hearing.

682.06 Hearing.—(1) An arbitrator may conduct an arbitration in such manner as the arbitrator considers appropriate for a fair and expeditious disposition of the proceeding. The arbitrator’s authority includes the power to hold conferences with the parties to the arbitration proceeding before the hearing and, among other matters, determine the admissibility, relevance, materiality, and weight of any evidence.(2) An arbitrator may decide a request for summary disposition of a claim or particular issue:(a) If all interested parties agree; or(b) Upon request of one party to the arbitration proceeding, if that party gives notice to all other parties to the proceeding and the other parties have a reasonable opportunity to respond.(3) If an arbitrator orders a hearing, the arbitrator shall set a time and place and give notice of the hearing not less than 5 days before the hearing begins. Unless a party to the arbitration proceeding makes an objection to lack or insufficiency of notice not later than the beginning of the hearing, the party’s appearance at the hearing waives the objection. Upon request of a party to the arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, or upon the arbitrator’s own initiative, the arbitrator may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary, but may not postpone the hearing to a time later than that fixed by the agreement to arbitrate for making the award unless the parties to the arbitration proceeding consent to a later date. The arbitrator may hear and decide the controversy upon the evidence produced although a party who was duly notified of the arbitration proceeding did not appear. The court, on request, may direct the arbitrator to conduct the hearing promptly and render a timely decision.(4) At a hearing under subsection (3), a party to the arbitration proceeding has a right to be heard, to present evidence material to the controversy, and to cross-examine witnesses appearing at the hearing.(5) If an arbitrator ceases or is unable to act during the arbitration proceeding, a replacement arbitrator must be appointed in accordance with s. 682.04 to continue the proceeding and to resolve the controversy.History.—s. 5, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 725, ch. 97-102; s. 16, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.15.
FL Stat § 682.07 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.07 - Representation by Attorney.

682.07 Representation by attorney.—A party has the right to be represented by an attorney at any arbitration proceeding or hearing under this law.History.—s. 6, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 17, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.16.
FL Stat § 682.081 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|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 for an expedited order to confirm the award under s. 682.12, in which case the court shall summarily decide the motion. The court shall issue an order to confirm the award unless the court vacates, modifies, or corrects the award under s. 682.13 or s. 682.14.(2) A party to a provisional remedy award for injunctive or equitable relief may make a motion to the court seeking to confirm or vacate the provisional remedy award.(a) The court shall confirm a provisional remedy award for injunctive or equitable relief if the award satisfies the legal standards for awarding a party injunctive or equitable relief.(b) The court shall vacate a provisional remedy award for injunctive or equitable relief which fails to satisfy the legal standards for awarding a party injunctive or equitable relief.History.—s. 19, ch. 2013-232.
FL Stat § 682.09 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|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 made within the time specified by the agreement to arbitrate or, if not specified therein, within the time ordered by the court. The court may extend, or the parties to the arbitration proceeding may agree in a record to extend, the time. The court or the parties may do so within or after the time specified or ordered. A party waives any objection that an award was not timely made unless the party gives notice of the objection to the arbitrator before receiving notice of the award.History.—s. 8, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 727, ch. 97-102; s. 20, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.18.
FL Stat § 682.10 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.10 - Change of Award by Arbitrators.

682.10 Change of award by arbitrators.—(1) On motion to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award:(a) Upon a ground stated in s. 682.14(1)(a) or (c);(b) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or(c) To clarify the award.(2) A motion under subsection (1) must be made and notice given to all parties within 20 days after the movant receives notice of the award.(3) A party to the arbitration proceeding must give notice of any objection to the motion within 10 days after receipt of the notice.(4) If a motion to the court is pending under s. 682.12, s. 682.13, or s. 682.14, the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award:(a) Upon a ground stated in s. 682.14(1)(a) or (c);(b) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or(c) To clarify the award.(5) An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to ss. 682.09(1), 682.12, 682.13, and 682.14.History.—s. 9, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 728, ch. 97-102; s. 21, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.19.
FL Stat § 682.11 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.11 - Remedies; Fees and Expenses of Arbitration Proceeding.

682.11 Remedies; fees and expenses of arbitration proceeding.—(1) An arbitrator may award punitive damages or other exemplary relief if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving the same claim and the evidence produced at the hearing justifies the award under the legal standards otherwise applicable to the claim.(2) An arbitrator may award reasonable attorney fees and other reasonable expenses of arbitration if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving the same claim or by the agreement of the parties to the arbitration proceeding.(3) As to all remedies other than those authorized by subsections (1) and (2), an arbitrator may order such remedies as the arbitrator considers just and appropriate under the circumstances of the arbitration proceeding. The fact that such a remedy could not or would not be granted by the court is not a ground for refusing to confirm an award under s. 682.12 or for vacating an award under s. 682.13.(4) An arbitrator’s expenses and fees, together with other expenses, must be paid as provided in the award.(5) If an arbitrator awards punitive damages or other exemplary relief under subsection (1), the arbitrator shall specify in the award the basis in fact justifying and the basis in law authorizing the award and state separately the amount of the punitive damages or other exemplary relief.History.—s. 10, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 22, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.20.
FL Stat § 682.12 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.12 - Confirmation of an Award.

682.12 Confirmation of an award.—After a party to an arbitration proceeding receives notice of an award, the party may make a motion to the court for an order confirming the award at which time the court shall issue a confirming order unless the award is modified or corrected pursuant to s. 682.10 or s. 682.14 or is vacated pursuant to s. 682.13.History.—s. 11, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 23, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.21.
FL Stat § 682.13 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.13 - Vacating an Award.

682.13 Vacating an award.—(1) Upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding, the court shall vacate an arbitration award if:(a) The award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means;(b) There was:1. Evident partiality by an arbitrator appointed as a neutral arbitrator;2. Corruption by an arbitrator; or3. Misconduct by an arbitrator prejudicing the rights of a party to the arbitration proceeding;(c) An arbitrator refused to postpone the hearing upon showing of sufficient cause for postponement, refused to hear evidence material to the controversy, or otherwise conducted the hearing contrary to s. 682.06, so as to prejudice substantially the rights of a party to the arbitration proceeding;(d) An arbitrator exceeded the arbitrator’s powers;(e) There was no agreement to arbitrate, unless the person participated in the arbitration proceeding without raising the objection under s. 682.06(3) not later than the beginning of the arbitration hearing; or(f) The arbitration was conducted without proper notice of the initiation of an arbitration as required in s. 682.032 so as to prejudice substantially the rights of a party to the arbitration proceeding.(2) A motion under this section must be filed within 90 days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to s. 682.09 or within 90 days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to s. 682.10, unless the movant alleges that the award was procured by corruption, fraud, or other undue means, in which case the motion must be made within 90 days after the ground is known or by the exercise of reasonable care would have been known by the movant.(3) If the court vacates an award on a ground other than that set forth in paragraph (1)(e), it may order a rehearing. If the award is vacated on a ground stated in paragraph (1)(a) or paragraph (1)(b), the rehearing must be before a new arbitrator. If the award is vacated on a ground stated in paragraph (1)(c), paragraph (1)(d), or paragraph (1)(f), the rehearing may be before the arbitrator who made the award or the arbitrator’s successor. The arbitrator must render the decision in the rehearing within the same time as that provided in s. 682.09(2) for an award.(4) If a motion to vacate is denied and no motion to modify or correct the award is pending, the court shall confirm the award.History.—s. 12, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 729, ch. 97-102; s. 24, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.22.
FL Stat § 682.14 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.14 - Modification or Correction of Award.

682.14 Modification or correction of award.—(1) Upon motion made within 90 days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to s. 682.09 or within 90 days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to s. 682.10, the court shall modify or correct the award if:(a) There is an evident miscalculation of figures or an evident mistake in the description of any person, thing, or property referred to in the award.(b) The arbitrators have awarded upon a matter not submitted in the arbitration and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the issues submitted.(c) The award is imperfect as a matter of form, not affecting the merits of the controversy.(2) If the motion is granted, the court shall modify and correct the award and confirm the award as so modified and corrected. Otherwise, unless a motion to vacate the award under s. 682.13 is pending, the court shall confirm the award as made.(3) A motion to modify or correct an award may be joined in the alternative with a motion to vacate the award under s. 682.13.History.—s. 13, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 730, ch. 97-102; s. 25, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.23.
FL Stat § 682.15 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.15 - Judgment or Decree on Award.

682.15 Judgment or decree on award.—(1) Upon granting an order confirming, vacating without directing a rehearing, modifying, or correcting an award, the court shall enter a judgment in conformity therewith. The judgment may be recorded, docketed, and enforced as any other judgment in a civil action.(2) A court may allow reasonable costs of the motion and subsequent judicial proceedings.(3) On motion of a prevailing party to a contested judicial proceeding under s. 682.12, s. 682.13, or s. 682.14, the court may add reasonable attorney fees and other reasonable expenses of litigation incurred in a judicial proceeding after the award is made to a judgment confirming, vacating without directing a rehearing, modifying, or correcting an award.History.—s. 14, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 26, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.24.
FL Stat § 682.181 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.181 - Jurisdiction.

682.181 Jurisdiction.—(1) A court of this state having jurisdiction over the controversy and the parties may enforce an agreement to arbitrate.(2) An agreement to arbitrate providing for arbitration in this state confers exclusive jurisdiction on the court to enter judgment on an award under this chapter.History.—s. 30, ch. 2013-232.
FL Stat § 682.19 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.19 - Venue.

682.19 Venue.—A petition pursuant to s. 682.015 must be filed in the court of the county in which the agreement to arbitrate specifies the arbitration hearing is to be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the court of the county in which it was held. Otherwise, the petition may be made in the court of any county in which an adverse party resides or has a place of business or, if no adverse party has a residence or place of business in this state, in the court of any county in this state. All subsequent petitions must be made in the court hearing the initial petition unless the court otherwise directs.History.—s. 18, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 731, ch. 97-102; s. 31, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.28.
FL Stat § 682.20 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.20 - Appeals.

682.20 Appeals.—(1) An appeal may be taken from:(a) An order denying a motion to compel arbitration made under s. 682.03.(b) An order granting a motion to stay arbitration pursuant to s. 682.03(2)-(4).(c) An order confirming an award.(d) An order denying confirmation of an award unless the court has entered an order under s. 682.10(4) or s. 682.13. All other orders denying confirmation of an award are final orders.(e) An order modifying or correcting an award.(f) An order vacating an award without directing a rehearing.(g) A judgment or decree entered pursuant to this chapter.(2) The appeal shall be taken in the manner and to the same extent as from orders or judgments in a civil action.History.—s. 19, ch. 57-402; s. 12, ch. 67-254; s. 32, ch. 2013-232.Note.—Former s. 57.29.
FL Stat § 682.23 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.23 - Relationship to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.

682.23 Relationship to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act.—The provisions of this chapter governing the legal effect, validity, and enforceability of electronic records or electronic signatures and of contracts performed with the use of such records or signatures conform to the requirements of s. 102 of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act, 15 U.S.C. s. 7002.History.—s. 35, ch. 2013-232.
FL Stat § 682.25 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 682 - Arbitration Code|682.25 - Disputes Excluded.

682.25 Disputes excluded.—This chapter does not apply to any dispute involving child custody, visitation, or child support.History.—s. 36, ch. 2013-232.
FL Stat § 683.01 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 683 - Legal Holidays; Special Observances|683.01 - Legal Holidays.

683.01 Legal holidays.—(1) The legal holidays, which are also public holidays, are the following:(a) Sunday, the first day of each week.(b) New Year’s Day, January 1.(c) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., January 15.(d) Birthday of Robert E. Lee, January 19.(e) Lincoln’s Birthday, February 12.(f) Susan B. Anthony’s Birthday, February 15.(g) Washington’s Birthday, the third Monday in February.(h) Good Friday.(i) Pascua Florida Day, April 2.(j) Confederate Memorial Day, April 26.(k) Memorial Day, the last Monday in May.(l) Birthday of Jefferson Davis, June 3.(m) Flag Day, June 14.(n) Independence Day, July 4.(o) Labor Day, the first Monday in September.(p) Columbus Day and Farmers’ Day, the second Monday in October.(q) Veterans’ Day, November 11.(r) General Election Day.(s) Thanksgiving Day, the fourth Thursday in November.(t) Christmas Day, December 25.(u) Shrove Tuesday, sometimes also known as “Mardi Gras,” in counties where carnival associations are organized for the purpose of celebrating the same.(2) Whenever any legal holiday shall fall upon a Sunday, the Monday next following shall be deemed a public holiday for all and any of the purposes aforesaid.History.—RS 2315, 2316; s. 1, ch. 4198, 1893; s. 1, ch. 4487, 1895; s. 1, ch. 4488, 1895; s. 1, ch. 5275, 1903; s. 1, ch. 5392, 1905; GS 3102; s. 1, ch. 6872, 1915; RGS 4846; CGL 6932; s. 1, ch. 16067, 1933; s. 1, ch. 20250, 1941; s. 1, ch. 20525, 1941; s. 1, ch. 22610, 1945; s. 1, ch. 29926, 1955; s. 1, ch. 69-24; s. 1, ch. 73-44; s. 1, ch. 75-158; s. 1, ch. 77-423; s. 1, ch. 78-30; s. 1, ch. 78-298; s. 1, ch. 90-59.
FL Stat § 683.02 (2021)
2021 Florida Statutes|Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations|Chapter 683 - Legal Holidays; Special Observances|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; RGS 4847; CGL 6933; s. 2, ch. 16067, 1933; s. 2, ch. 29926, 1955; s. 2, ch. 69-24.