Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Walton

District Court of Appeal of Florida

Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Walton

384 So. 2d 939, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16918

CourtDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida

DecidedJune 17, 1980

DocketNo. 80-142

StatusPublished

Cited by2 cases

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Travelers Indemnity Co. v. Walton, 384 So. 2d 939, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 16918 (Fla. Ct. App. 1980).

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BASKIN, Judge.

This appeal challenges an arbitration award involving uninsured motorist provisions of appellant’s insurance policy entered upon the concurrence of two arbitrators. Although he did participate in discussions¹ other than those on the issue of costs, the third arbitrator did not have an opportunity to express his vote, nor did he join in the final award. We find any error which may have occurred to be harmless and affirm. Weeki Wachee Orchid Gardens, Inc. v. Florida Inland Theaters, Inc., 239 So.2d 602 (Fla.2d DCA 1970); §§ 682.05 and 682.06(3), Fla.Stat. (1975).

We also affirm the decision of the trial court awarding attorney’s fees to the insured. Travelers Insurance Co. v. Horton, 366 So.2d 1204 (Fla.3d DCA 1979); Bankers & Shippers Insurance Co. v. Gonzalez, 234 So.2d 693 (Fla.3d DCA 1970); and § 627.428, Fla.Stat. (1975).

The decision of the trial court denying petition to vacate award of arbitration is affirmed.

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BASKIN, Judge.

This appeal challenges an arbitration award involving uninsured motorist provisions of appellant’s insurance policy entered upon the concurrence of two arbitrators. Although he did participate in discussions¹ other than those on the issue of costs, the third arbitrator did not have an opportunity to express his vote, nor did he join in the final award. We find any error which may have occurred to be harmless and affirm. Weeki Wachee Orchid Gardens, Inc. v. Florida Inland Theaters, Inc., 239 So.2d 602 (Fla.2d DCA 1970); §§ 682.05 and 682.06(3), Fla.Stat. (1975).

We also affirm the decision of the trial court awarding attorney’s fees to the insured. Travelers Insurance Co. v. Horton, 366 So.2d 1204 (Fla.3d DCA 1979); Bankers & Shippers Insurance Co. v. Gonzalez, 234 So.2d 693 (Fla.3d DCA 1970); and § 627.428, Fla.Stat. (1975).

The decision of the trial court denying petition to vacate award of arbitration is affirmed.

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