682.031

Provisional remedies.

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682.031 Provisional remedies.
(1) Before an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act, the court, upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, may enter an order for provisional remedies to protect the effectiveness of the arbitration proceeding to the same extent and under the same conditions as if the controversy were the subject of a civil action.
(2) After an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act:
(a) The arbitrator may issue such orders for provisional remedies, including interim awards, as the arbitrator finds necessary to protect the effectiveness of the arbitration proceeding and to promote the fair and expeditious resolution of the controversy, to the same extent and under the same conditions as if the controversy were the subject of a civil action.
(b) A party to an arbitration proceeding may move the court for a provisional remedy only if the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act timely or the arbitrator cannot provide an adequate remedy.
(3) A party does not waive a right of arbitration by making a motion under this section.
(4) If an arbitrator awards a provisional remedy for injunctive or equitable relief, the arbitrator shall state in the award the factual findings and legal basis for the award.
(5) A party may seek to confirm or vacate a provisional remedy award for injunctive or equitable relief under s. 682.081.
History.s. 9, ch. 2013-232.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 6 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 2014–2026 · leading case: General Electric Capital Corp. v. Bio-Mass Tech, Inc.
General Electric Capital Corp. v. Bio-Mass Tech, Inc. (2014) fladistctapp · cites it 3× “Bio-Mass filed a notice of supplemental authority, citing to section 682.031, Florida Statutes (2013), which was adopted in 2013 and became effective July 1, 2013.”
Sea Vault Partners v. Bermello, Ajamil & Partners (2019) fladistctapp · cites it 4× “Section 682.031 is entitled “Provisional remedies” and provides as follows: (1) Before an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act, the court, upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, may enter an order for provisional…”
Sea Vault Partners v. Bermello, Ajamil & Partners (2019) fladistctapp · cites it 4× “Section 682.031 is entitled “Provisional remedies” and provides as follows: (1) Before an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act, the court, upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, may enter an order for provisional…”
RARE BREED TRIGGERS INC v. BIG DADDY ENTERPRISES INC (2025) flnd · cites it 2× “And even if there were also other issues—liquidated damages, for example—the factual and legal issues in any dispute would likely be 19 See Fla. Stat. § 682.031 (1). identical, or nearly so.”
Unified Women's Healthcare, LP, Kathy Kraay, and Genevieve Roberts v. Kenneth Konsker, M.D. (2026) fladistctapp “, §§ 682.031(1), 682.12, 682.081, Fla. Stat.”
Aaron Sudbury, M.D. and Florida Woman Care, LLC v. Kenneth Konsker, M.D. (2026) fladistctapp “, §§ 682.031(1), 682.12, 682.081, Fla. Stat.”
— 682.031(1) — 2 cases
Unified Women's Healthcare, LP, Kathy Kraay, and Genevieve Roberts v. Kenneth Konsker, M.D. (2026) fladistctapp “, §§ 682.031(1), 682.12, 682.081, Fla. Stat.”
Aaron Sudbury, M.D. and Florida Woman Care, LLC v. Kenneth Konsker, M.D. (2026) fladistctapp “, §§ 682.031(1), 682.12, 682.081, Fla. Stat.”
— 682.031(2)(b) — 2 cases
Sea Vault Partners v. Bermello, Ajamil & Partners (2019) fladistctapp “Section 682.031 is entitled “Provisional remedies” and provides as follows: (1) Before an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act, the court, upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, may enter an order for provisional…”
Sea Vault Partners v. Bermello, Ajamil & Partners (2019) fladistctapp “Section 682.031 is entitled “Provisional remedies” and provides as follows: (1) Before an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act, the court, upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, may enter an order for provisional…”
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