Melton v. Lyon

OPINION

SOSA, Chief Justice.

In accordance with the provisions set forth in our Uniform Arbitration Act, NMSA 1978, Sections 44-7-1 through -22, property owners Gary Lyon and Jeanne Lyon (the Lyons) appeal the order of confirmation of an arbitration award entered in favor of the contractor, John J. Melton and Melton Development and Construction Company (Melton). Melton was awarded $60,800 by the arbitrator and immediately applied to the district court for confirmation of the award in accordance with Section 44-7-11. The Lyons applied for vacatur of the award pursuant to Section 44-7-12 claiming…