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Fla. Stat. § 682.011 (2025)

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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 is subject to an agreement to arbitrate.

(3) “Court” means a court of competent jurisdiction in this state.

(4) “Knowledge” means actual knowledge.

(5) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, or government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity.

(6) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

History.—s. 2, ch. 2013-232.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases (1 in the last 5 years), 2014–2025 · leading case: Snell v. Mott's Contracting Servs., Inc., 141 So. 3d 605 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014).

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Snell v. Mott's Contracting Servs., Inc., 141 So. 3d 605 (Fla. 2d DCA 2014). · cites it 2× “We also note that the current definition section of the Code provides definitions of arbitration organization, arbitrator, and court; the definition of court does not include the former two terms.”

Robert A. Harris v. Michael Dazzo (Fla. 3d DCA 2025). · cites it 2× “10 § 682.051, Fla. Stat. (2025). “Arbitrator” is defined as “an individual appointed to render an award, alone or with others, in a controversy that is subject to an agreement to arbitrate.”

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Robert A. Harris v. Michael Dazzo (Fla. 3d DCA 2025). “10 § 682.051, Fla. Stat. (2025). “Arbitrator” is defined as “an individual appointed to render an award, alone or with others, in a controversy that is subject to an agreement to arbitrate.”

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