Florida Court Rules Contractor Waived Right To Arbitration

Legal pundits often debate the merits of arbitration versus litigation in State Court. Depending on the area of law, arbitration typically is the favored forum of resolution. Employment, securities and construction are three areas that are top of mind when talking about the two choices.

In the construction context, developers and general contractors typically will include arbitration as the forum for resolution in contract agreements with home purchasers. There is many reasons underpinning this school of thought, and resulting arbitration clauses can run the gamut. One common thread is the need to be vigilant in following the contractual language setting out the arbitration agreement.