Pierson v. Honda

Opinion

JOHNSON, J.

Lola Pierson appeals from the judgment granting Brian Honda a setoff for sums already paid against an arbitration award. The issue on appeal is whether the trial court acted within its jurisdiction when it applied a setoff against the award. For the reasons set forth below, we conclude the trial court did not have jurisdiction to correct or modify the award and reverse.

Statement of Facts and Proceedings Below

The parties were involved in an automobile accident. Pierson filed suit for damages for personal injuries and property damage. The matter was sent to judicial…