Florida Statute 682.12 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title XXXIX
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS

Chapter 682
ARBITRATION CODE

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F.S. 682.12

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.

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Total Results: 59

Miele v. Prudential-Bache Securities, Inc.

656 So. 2d 470, 20 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 260, 1995 Fla. LEXIS 954, 1995 WL 337998

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1995 | Docket: 1283708

Cited 29 times | Published

Statutes (1991), the "Florida Arbitration Code." Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1991), specifically provides

Beach Resorts Intern. v. Clarmac Marine Const.

339 So. 2d 689, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 15647

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1976 | Docket: 1436468

Cited 18 times | Published

confirmation of the arbitrator's award pursuant to § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (1975). However, that portion of the

McDaniel v. Berhalter

405 So. 2d 1027

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 28, 1981 | Docket: 1703581

Cited 17 times | Published

court having jurisdiction thereof. [3] Fla. Stat. § 682.12: Upon application of a party to the arbitration

Bankers & Shippers Insurance Company v. Gonzalez

234 So. 2d 693, 1970 Fla. App. LEXIS 6535

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 28, 1970 | Docket: 1354097

Cited 16 times | Published

the appellee to confirm the award pursuant to § 682.12, Fla. Stat., F.S.A., and of the appellant to vacate

Aztec Medical Services, Inc. v. Burger

792 So. 2d 617, 2001 WL 946391

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 22, 2001 | Docket: 2448881

Cited 15 times | Published

involvement in the partnership dissolution. FAC section 682.12 provides for confirmation of an arbitration

Polley v. Gardner

98 So. 3d 648, 2012 WL 4009774, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 15372

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 13, 2012 | Docket: 60312500

Cited 7 times | Published

790 (Fla. 4th DCA 1996) (citation omitted). Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2011), provides: Upon application

Avatar Properties, Inc. v. Greetham

27 So. 3d 764, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 1442, 2010 WL 476663

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 2010 | Docket: 1664617

Cited 7 times | Published

to confirm the binding decision pursuant to section 682.12. Instead, contractual provisions for nonbinding

Sharpe v. LYTAL & REITER, CLARK, SHARPE

702 So. 2d 622, 1997 WL 770686

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1997 | Docket: 1513307

Cited 7 times | Published

involvement in the partnership dissolution. FAC section 682.12 provides for confirmation of an arbitration

Lopez & Roque Tile Co. Inc. v. Clearwater Dev. Corp.

291 So. 2d 126, 1974 Fla. App. LEXIS 7873

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 6, 1974 | Docket: 1350931

Cited 7 times | Published

1972, the award was ripe for confirmation under F.S. 682.12, F.S.A. In view of the circumstances set forth

Danis Ind. v. Ground Imp. Techniques

629 So. 2d 985, 1993 WL 538928

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1993 | Docket: 1677448

Cited 6 times | Published

but disputed the timing of the payment. [2] See § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (1989). [3] In so ruling, the court

Zabawa v. Penna

868 So. 2d 1292, 2004 WL 741429

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 2004 | Docket: 1510581

Cited 5 times | Published

to confirm an arbitration award pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2002). Although confirming

American Reliance Ins. Co. v. Devecht

820 So. 2d 378, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 6911, 2002 WL 1021367

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 22, 2002 | Docket: 1362417

Cited 5 times | Published

vacating or modifying or correcting the award ...." § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2001). The insurer never moved to

Air Conditioning Equipment, Inc. v. Rogers

551 So. 2d 554, 1989 WL 113881

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 4, 1989 | Docket: 527702

Cited 5 times | Published

should not be confirmed in piecemeal fashion). Section 682.12, Florida Statutes, provides: 682.12. Confirmation

Toiberman v. Tisera

998 So. 2d 4, 33 Fla. L. Weekly Fed. D 2373

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 2008 | Docket: 1701394

Cited 4 times | Published

outside of the ninety-day time constraint of section 682.12(2). Assuming, without deciding, that section

A-1 Duran Roofing, Inc. v. Select Contracting, Inc.

865 So. 2d 601, 2004 WL 86312

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 21, 2004 | Docket: 1656277

Cited 4 times | Published

provisions governing confirmation under section 682.12. See § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2000). A party may make

TALLAHASSEE MEM. REG. MED. v. Kinsey

655 So. 2d 1191

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 18, 1995 | Docket: 1327282

Cited 4 times | Published

made pursuant to the Florida Arbitration Code, section 682.12 of which provides for confirmation of awards

Fridman v. Citicorp Real Estate, Inc.

596 So. 2d 1128, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 2500, 1992 WL 45700

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 1992 | Docket: 1296007

Cited 4 times | Published

exist to vacate, modify, or correct the award. See § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (1989). Fridman at that time must

Travelers Ins. Co. v. Allen

356 So. 2d 1287

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 21, 1978 | Docket: 1478421

Cited 4 times | Published

against Travelers be confirmed pursuant to Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1975). Travelers filed an

Newport Motel, Inc. v. COBIN RESTAURANT. INC.

281 So. 2d 234, 1973 Fla. App. LEXIS 7639

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 26, 1973 | Docket: 1261841

Cited 4 times | Published

of the arbitrators was equally perfunctory. Section 682.12 Fla. Stat., F.S.A. directs the entry of such

Wells v. Castro

117 So. 3d 1233, 2013 WL 3455607, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 11051

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2013 | Docket: 60232592

Cited 3 times | Published

proceed as provided in ss. 682.13 and 682.14. § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2012) (emphasis added).3 See also

Nucci v. STORM FOOTBALL PARTNERS

82 So. 3d 180, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 3838, 2012 WL 751966

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 9, 2012 | Docket: 400990

Cited 3 times | Published

01-.22 comprise the "Florida Arbitration Code"); § 682.12 (providing for confirmation of an award by court)

NATIONBANC SECURITIES, INC. v. Aron

787 So. 2d 881, 2001 WL 193744

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2001 | Docket: 1744909

Cited 3 times | Published

court to confirm the arbitration award under section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1995),[1] and to grant them

Moya v. Board of Regents

629 So. 2d 282, 1993 WL 524110

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 17, 1993 | Docket: 1263994

Cited 3 times | Published

whether the trial court has any discretion under section 682.12, Florida Statutes,[2] when an application is

Allstate Ins. Co. v. Langston

358 So. 2d 1387, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16012

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 1978 | Docket: 1690959

Cited 3 times | Published

(Fla. 1976). The Florida Arbitration Code, by Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1975) provides that upon

Jerue v. Holladay

945 So. 2d 589, 2006 WL 3686093

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2006 | Docket: 1399028

Cited 2 times | Published

to affirm the arbitration order. We agree. Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2003), states that the trial

Martin Daytona v. Strickland Const. Serv.

941 So. 2d 1220, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 19308, 2006 WL 3327079

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 2006 | Docket: 1523653

Cited 2 times | Published

arbitration award in the circuit court pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2005), and sought entry

Murton Roofing Corp. v. FF Fund Corp.

930 So. 2d 772, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 7691, 2006 WL 1330203

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 17, 2006 | Docket: 1749568

Cited 2 times | Published

Murton moved to confirm the award pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2005). After discovery and

Thomson McKinnon Securities, Inc. v. Slater

615 So. 2d 781, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 2493, 1993 WL 64757

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 10, 1993 | Docket: 1184120

Cited 2 times | Published

the Florida Arbitration Code, particularly Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1991). That section provides

SCHOOL BD. OF SEMINOLE CTY. v. Morgan

582 So. 2d 787, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 6907, 1991 WL 129743

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1991 | Docket: 1715907

Cited 2 times | Published

GOSHORN, C.J., and COWART, J., concur. NOTES [1] § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (1989). [2] The Florida Constitution

Burt v. Duval County School Bd.

481 So. 2d 55, 29 Educ. L. Rep. 900

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 1985 | Docket: 549004

Cited 2 times | Published

is one denying a July 25, 1984, petition under § 682.12, Florida Statutes, for confirmation of the arbitration

Guzman v. Am. Sec. Ins. Co.

377 F. Supp. 3d 1362

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Mar 27, 2019 | Docket: 64324190

Cited 1 times | Published

1357,1362 (M.D. Fla. 2003). Florida Statutes, § 682.12 (2001), which governs the confirmation of arbitration

Anderson v. Maronda Homes, Inc. of Florida

98 So. 3d 127, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 12199, 2012 WL 3046821

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 2012 | Docket: 60312169

Cited 1 times | Published

trial court and moved to confirm the award. See § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2005). Ms. Anderson moved to vacate

SEIU Florida Public Services Union v. City of Boynton Beach

89 So. 3d 960, 2012 WL 1317617, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 6055

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 18, 2012 | Docket: 60308857

Cited 1 times | Published

governed by chapter 682, Florida Statutes. Section 682.12 provides that “the court shall confirm an award

Cunningham v. MBNA America Bank, N.A.

8 So. 3d 438, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 2736, 2009 WL 875691

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2009 | Docket: 1654512

Cited 1 times | Published

confirmation of the award. See 9 U.S.C. § 9 (2000); § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2001). Mr. Cunningham filed a counterclaim

Avatar Properties, Inc. v. NCJ Inv. Co.

848 So. 2d 1259, 2003 WL 21554924

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 11, 2003 | Docket: 1712328

Cited 1 times | Published

arbitration agreement to which it is bound. Indeed, section 682.12 requires the trial court to confirm an award

Royal Atlantic Health Spa, Inc. v. B.L.N., Inc.

677 So. 2d 1385, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 8865, 1996 WL 471147

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 1996 | Docket: 64766563

Cited 1 times | Published

seeking confirmation of the arbitration award. See § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (1995). Attorney Warren, who had previously

Zeuda Corp. v. Grancolombiana Corp. Financiera, SA

610 So. 2d 509, 1992 WL 335898

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 1992 | Docket: 1413443

Cited 1 times | Published

a judgment confirming the award pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1991).[1] Nevertheless,

Norman J. Martinez v. Ring-Central, Inc.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 2024 | Docket: 69021750

Published

known by the movant.” Id. “The language of section 682.12 is mandatory—the court must confirm the arbitration

BOG TWELVE ZAHAV FL, LLC, ZAHAV FLORIDA, LLC v. WHITE HAWK ASSET MANAGEMENT, INC.

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 2024 | Docket: 68088048

Published

this provision. We begin by noting that section 682.12 provides that "[a]fter a party to an arbitration

LYONS HERITAGE TAMPA, LLC v. PHILLIPS, PHILLIPS

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 17, 2024 | Docket: 68443427

Published

confirmation of the arbitration award under section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2020). In the concluding

Michael Fisten v. Julie Brown

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 2024 | Docket: 68268115

Published

682.14 or is vacated pursuant to s. 682.13.” § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2022). Barring allegations that

Florida Capital Group, Inc. v. Bishop

240 So. 3d 108

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 28, 2018 | Docket: 6318522

Published

2 section 682.13, Florida Statutes, see § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2016), it was required to “confirm

Gomez v. S & I Properties, LLC

220 So. 3d 539, 2017 WL 2457217, 2017 Fla. App. LEXIS 8326

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 2017 | Docket: 6070174

Published

arbitration award -once one is handed down. See id. § 682,12 (“After a party to an arbitration proceeding receives

Ross v. Prospectsplus!, Inc.

182 So. 3d 802, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 187, 2016 WL 56467

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2016 | Docket: 3026119

Published

filed a petition in circuit court pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2014), to confirm the award

Nestor v. Ward

163 So. 3d 582, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 5037, 2015 WL 1578710

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 2015 | Docket: 2647541

Published

682.14 or is vacated pursuant to s. 682.13. § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2014) (emphasis added); see

Jomar Properties, L.L.C., and Accredited Surety And Casualty Company, Inc.

154 So. 3d 515, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 443, 2015 WL 159055

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 2015 | Docket: 2624234

Published

confirmed the arbitrator’s previous award under section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2010). Section 682.13(l)(c)

Reuter Recycling of Florida Inc. v. City of Hallandale

993 So. 2d 1178, 2008 Fla. App. LEXIS 17335, 2008 WL 4862552

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 2008 | Docket: 64856350

Published

quashed. MAY and DAMOORGIAN, JJ., concur. . § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2007). . § 682.14, Fla. Stat. (2007)

Open MRI of Okeechobee, LLC v. Aldana

969 So. 2d 589, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 19755, 2007 WL 4322778

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 12, 2007 | Docket: 64853159

Published

the parties to proceed with arbitra*590tion”); § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2006) (stating that “[u]pon application

Sawyer v. FLORIDA DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES

957 So. 2d 1199, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 4885, 2007 WL 981743

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 2007 | Docket: 1678837

Published

issue here through a motion filed pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2005), Florida Rule of Civil

Fausone v. US Claims, Inc.

915 So. 2d 626, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 14439, 2005 WL 2218027

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 14, 2005 | Docket: 1310872

Published

few, if any, preserved issues for appeal. See § 682.12, Fla. Stat. (2004) (providing that a court shall

Schneider v. Cristol

847 So. 2d 1104, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 8982, 2003 WL 21396692

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 18, 2003 | Docket: 64823457

Published

entirety in accordance with section 682.12, Florida Statutes. Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (2001) provides:

Baird v. Camp City of Orlando, Inc.

760 So. 2d 285, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 6892, 2000 WL 731370

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 9, 2000 | Docket: 64797956

Published

concerning damages. Baird argues that pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes, the trial court lacks authority

Tallahassee Memorial Regional Medical Center, Inc. v. Kinsey

655 So. 2d 1191, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 5342

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 18, 1995 | Docket: 64756672

Published

made pursuant to the Florida Arbitration Code, section 682.12 of which provides for confirmation of awards

Davidson v. Lucas

579 So. 2d 886, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 4761, 1991 WL 85557

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 1991 | Docket: 64658826

Published

presumptively valid arbitrator’s report is limited by section 682.12 which provides: Upon application of a party

Carpet Concepts of St. Petersburg, Inc. v. Architectural Concepts, Inc.

559 So. 2d 303, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 2081, 1990 WL 35385

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 1990 | Docket: 1751565

Published

earlier arbitration award to judgment pursuant to section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1987). We reverse the order

Glen Johnson, Inc. v. Ruzicka

517 So. 2d 762, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 122, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 11823, 1987 WL 29151

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1987 | Docket: 64631781

Published

was apparent error in the confirmation. See section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1985). Plaintiff argues

Farmer v. Polen

423 So. 2d 1035, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22216

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1982 | Docket: 64594126

Published

compelling the court to enter final judgment under Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1981). The court struck

Candales v. Allstate Insurance

421 So. 2d 42, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 21526

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1982 | Docket: 64592932

Published

arbitration award upon proper application under Section 682.12, Florida Statutes (1981) because an arbitration

School Board of Palm Beach County v. Roof Structures of Florida, Inc.

359 So. 2d 561, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 15749

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 1978 | Docket: 64564835

Published

appellant’s motion to vacate the award. See Section 682.12 et seq., Florida Statutes (1975). Accordingly