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Fla. Stat. § 682.03 (2025)
Proceedings to compel and to stay arbitration.
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682.03 Proceedings to compel and to stay arbitration.—
(1) On motion of a person showing an agreement to arbitrate and alleging another person’s refusal to arbitrate pursuant to the agreement:
(a) If the refusing party does not appear or does not oppose the motion, the court shall order the parties to arbitrate.
(b) If the refusing party opposes the motion, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue and order the parties to arbitrate unless it finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate.
(2) On motion of a person alleging that an arbitration proceeding has been initiated or threatened but that there is no agreement to arbitrate, the court shall proceed summarily to decide the issue. If the court finds that there is an enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it shall order the parties to arbitrate.
(3) If the court finds that there is no enforceable agreement to arbitrate, it may not order the parties to arbitrate pursuant to subsection (1) or subsection (2).
(4) The court may not refuse to order arbitration because the claim subject to arbitration lacks merit or grounds for the claim have not been established.
(5) If a proceeding involving a claim referable to arbitration under an alleged agreement to arbitrate is pending in court, a motion under this section must be made in that court. Otherwise, a motion under this section may be made in any court as provided in s. 682.19.
(6) If a party makes a motion to the court to order arbitration, the court on just terms shall stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim alleged to be subject to the arbitration until the court renders a final decision under this section.
(7) If the court orders arbitration, the court on just terms shall stay any judicial proceeding that involves a claim subject to the arbitration. If a claim subject to the arbitration is severable, the court may limit the stay to that claim.
Note.—Former s. 57.12.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 189
cases (18 in the last 5 years), 1969–2026 · leading case: Roberto Basulto v. Hialeah Auto., etc., 141 So. 3d 1145 (Fla. 2014).
Roberto Basulto v. Hialeah Auto., etc., 141 So. 3d 1145 (Fla. 2014). “2006) (“On appeal, ‘[t]he findings of a trial court are presumptively correct and must § 682.03, Fla. Stat. (2013). - 16 - stand unless clearly erroneous.”
US Fid. & Guar. Co. v. Romay, 744 So. 2d 467 (Fla. 3d DCA 1999). “Marti submitted nothing until the day the trial judge granted his motion to compel appraisal; he then filed a sworn proof of loss. After receiving USF & G's response, the insureds all filed petitions to compel appraisal.”
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. Melamed, 425 So. 2d 127 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982). “[4] Because state and federal arbitration procedures are virtually identical, compare § 682.03(1), Fla. Stat. (1981) with 9 U.S.”
O'Keefe Architects v. Ced Const. Partners, 944 So. 2d 181 (Fla. 2006). “" § 682.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2005). In ruling on a motion to compel arbitration of a dispute, the court must consider three issues: "(1) whether a valid written agreement to arbitrate exists; (2) whether an arbitrable issue exists; and (3) whether the right to arbitration was…”
Brandon, Jones, Sandall, Zeide, Kohn, Chalal & Musso, P.A. v. MedPartners, Inc., 203 F.R.D. 677 (S.D. Fla. 2001). “However, this section is "similar to section 2 of the Uniform Arbitration Act,” see Fla.Stat.Ann. § 682.03 (comment), which in turn is patterned on the Federal Act.”
Zac Smith & Co. v. Moonspinner Condo. Ass'n, Inc., 472 So. 2d 1324 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985). “, and Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company's, motion to stay and compel arbitration, pursuant to Section 682.03, Florida Statutes (1983), of the matters contained in the complaint of respondent, Moonspinner Condominium Association, Inc.”
Ronbeck Const. Co., Inc. v. Savanna Club Corp., 592 So. 2d 344 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992). “Section 682.03, Florida Statutes (1989), contains several provisions establishing the separable nature of arbitration agreements.”
Raymond James Fin. Servs., Inc. v. Phillips, 126 So. 3d 186 (Fla. 2013). “” § 682.03(4), Fla. Stat. (2005) (emphasis added); see also § 682.”
Vic Potamkin Chevrolet, Inc. v. Bloom, 386 So. 2d 286 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980). “010 provides that these rules "shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 1, 1978." [2] Prior to a court directing the parties to proceed with arbitration the court must be "satisfied that no substantial issue exists as to the making of the agreement or provision .”
North Am. Van Lines v. Collyer, 616 So. 2d 177 (Fla. 5th DCA 1993). “Section 682.03, Florida Statutes, provides in relevant part: A party to an agreement or provision for arbitration subject to this law claiming the neglect or refusal of another party thereto to comply therewith may make application to the court for an order directing the parties…”
Linden v. Auto Trend, Inc., 923 So. 2d 1281 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006). “Section 682.03(1), Florida Statutes (2005), governs proceedings to compel arbitration.”
Ibis Lakes Homeowners Ass'n v. Ibis Isle Homeowners Ass'n, 102 So. 3d 722 (Fla. 4th DCA 2012). “‘Where there is a dispute between the parties to a contract concerning the propriety of arbitration, the proper remedy is for a party to apply to the court for an order compelling or staying arbitration pursuant to section 682.03, Florida Statutes (1999).” Hospitality Ventures…”
— 682.03(1) — 57 cases
Roberto Basulto v. Hialeah Auto., etc., 141 So. 3d 1145 (Fla. 2014). “2006) (“On appeal, ‘[t]he findings of a trial court are presumptively correct and must § 682.03, Fla. Stat. (2013). - 16 - stand unless clearly erroneous.”
Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, Inc. v. Melamed, 425 So. 2d 127 (Fla. 4th DCA 1982). “[4] Because state and federal arbitration procedures are virtually identical, compare § 682.03(1), Fla. Stat. (1981) with 9 U.S.”
O'Keefe Architects v. Ced Const. Partners, 944 So. 2d 181 (Fla. 2006). “" § 682.03(1), Fla. Stat. (2005). In ruling on a motion to compel arbitration of a dispute, the court must consider three issues: "(1) whether a valid written agreement to arbitrate exists; (2) whether an arbitrable issue exists; and (3) whether the right to arbitration was…”
Vic Potamkin Chevrolet, Inc. v. Bloom, 386 So. 2d 286 (Fla. 3d DCA 1980). “010 provides that these rules "shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 1, 1978." [2] Prior to a court directing the parties to proceed with arbitration the court must be "satisfied that no substantial issue exists as to the making of the agreement or provision .”
Linden v. Auto Trend, Inc., 923 So. 2d 1281 (Fla. 4th DCA 2006). “Section 682.03(1), Florida Statutes (2005), governs proceedings to compel arbitration.”
— 682.03(1)(a) — 2 cases
Brickell Motors v. Torres, 257 So. 3d 563 (Fla. 3d DCA 2018).
Concierge Auctions, LLC v. Coldwell Banker Residential Real Est., LLC (Fla. 3d DCA 2024).
— 682.03(1)(b) — 8 cases
Darden Restaurants, Inc. v. Wildred Ostanne, 255 So. 3d 382 (Fla. 4th DCA 2018).
Kimberly Jean Nowicki v. Get Wet Watersports Inc. (Fla. 4th DCA 2025).
Patterson & Walter v. Clarke (Fla. 2d DCA 2024).
Harlow v. Tier 1 Pest Solutions, LLC (Fla. 2d DCA 2026).
M.P. v. Guiribitey Cosmetic & Beauty Inst., Inc., Etc. (Fla. 3d DCA 2023).
— 682.03(2) — 3 cases
McDaniel v. Berhalter, 405 So. 2d 1027 (Fla. 4th DCA 1981).
Mills v. Robert W. Gottfried, Inc., 272 So. 2d 837 (Fla. 4th DCA 1973).
Harris v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., 283 So. 2d 147 (Fla. 2d DCA 1973).
— 682.03(3) — 24 cases
Rittman v. Allstate Ins. Co., 727 So. 2d 391 (Fla. 1st DCA 1999).
Post Tensioned Eng'g Corp. v. Fairways Plaza Assocs., 429 So. 2d 1212 (Fla. 3d DCA 1983).
Neate v. Cypress Club Condo., Inc., 718 So. 2d 390 (Fla. 4th DCA 1998).
Sabates v. Int'l Med. Centers, Inc., 450 So. 2d 514 (Fla. 3d DCA 1984).
Wm. Passalacqua Bldrs v. Mayfair House Ass'n, 395 So. 2d 1171 (Fla. 4th DCA 1981).
— 682.03(4) — 26 cases
Raymond James Fin. Servs., Inc. v. Phillips, 126 So. 3d 186 (Fla. 2013). “” § 682.03(4), Fla. Stat. (2005) (emphasis added); see also § 682.”
Gov't Employees Ins. Co. v. Mirth, 333 So. 2d 545 (Fla. 3d DCA 1976).
Epstein v. Precision Response Corp., 883 So. 2d 377 (Fla. 4th DCA 2004).
Ronbeck Const. Co., Inc. v. Savanna Club Corp., 592 So. 2d 344 (Fla. 4th DCA 1992). “Section 682.03, Florida Statutes (1989), contains several provisions establishing the separable nature of arbitration agreements.”
Fla. Educ. Ass'n/united v. Sachs, 650 So. 2d 29 (Fla. 1995).
— 682.03(5) — 3 cases
Piercy v. Sch. Bd. of Wash. Cty., 576 So. 2d 806 (Fla. 1st DCA 1991).
Stinson-Head, Inc. v. City of Sanibel, 661 So. 2d 119 (Fla. 2d DCA 1995).
Burt v. Duval Cnty. Sch. Bd., 481 So. 2d 55 (Fla. 1st DCA 1985).
— 682.03(6) — 3 cases
Est. of Williams v. Kevin F. Jursinski, P.A., 160 So. 3d 500 (Fla. 2d DCA 2015).
Retail Detail Merchandising, LLC v. Diane Murphy (Fla. 5th DCA 2023).
Metronet Tech., LLC v. United Fiber Works, LLC, & R & E Drilling, LLC (Fla. 5th DCA 2026).
— 682.03(7) — 8 cases
Gomez v. S & I Props., LLC, 220 So. 3d 539 (Fla. 3d DCA 2017).
Timber Pines Plaza, LLC v. Zabrzyski, 211 So. 3d 1147 (Fla. 5th DCA 2017).
Fouche v. Pilot Catastrophe Servs., Inc., 217 So. 3d 225 (Fla. 5th DCA 2017).
Cirrus Holdings USA, LLC v. Welch, 199 So. 3d 558 (Fla. 4th DCA 2016).
M.P. v. Guiribitey Cosmetic & Beauty Inst., Inc., Etc. (Fla. 3d DCA 2023).
— 682.03(a) — 1 case
Retail Detail Merchandising, LLC v. Diane Murphy (Fla. 5th DCA 2023).
— 682.03(l)(b) — 5 cases
Arrasola v. MGP Motor Holdings, LLC, 172 So. 3d 508 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015).
Fi-Evergreen Woods, LLC v. Robinson, 135 So. 3d 331 (Fla. 5th DCA 2013).
Am. Mgmt. Servs., Inc., & Brandy Fedorak v. Juanita Merced, 186 So. 3d 612 (Fla. 4th DCA 2016).
Spivey v. Teen Challenge of Florida, Inc., 122 So. 3d 986 (Fla. 1st DCA 2013).
Cirrus Holdings USA, LLC v. Welch, 199 So. 3d 558 (Fla. 4th DCA 2016).
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