Narrative Opinion Summary
The trial court's decision to set aside portions of an arbitrator's award was upheld, as the court found those portions unauthorized by the underlying agreement. The appellant's arguments challenging this decision were rejected, referencing the precedent set in *School Board of Seminole County v. Cornelison*. The cross-appeal concerning another aspect of the award being beyond the issues submitted for arbitration was also deemed without merit, supported by legal principles in C.J.S. Arbitration and Florida Civil Procedure rules. The entire judgment was affirmed.
Legal Issues Addressed
Judicial Review of Arbitration Awardssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court upheld the trial court's decision to set aside portions of an arbitrator's award that were found to be unauthorized by the underlying agreement.
Reasoning: The trial court's decision to set aside portions of an arbitrator's award was upheld, as the court found those portions unauthorized by the underlying agreement.
Precedential Authority in Arbitration Disputessubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The appellant's arguments were rejected based on established precedent, specifically referencing the decision in *School Board of Seminole County v. Cornelison*.
Reasoning: The appellant's arguments challenging this decision were rejected, referencing the precedent set in *School Board of Seminole County v. Cornelison*.
Scope of Issues Submitted for Arbitrationsubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The cross-appeal regarding another aspect of the award being beyond the issues submitted for arbitration was found to be without merit.
Reasoning: The cross-appeal concerning another aspect of the award being beyond the issues submitted for arbitration was also deemed without merit, supported by legal principles in C.J.S. Arbitration and Florida Civil Procedure rules.