Laquer v. Falcone

Edie Laquer, et al., appeal from a final judgment in which the trial court confirmed an arbitration award; and the denial of their motion for rehearing and reconsideration and motion to vacate or correct the final arbitration award. We reverse the trial court’s final judgment because the arbitrator lacked jurisdiction to enter the award after Laquer voluntarily dismissed her cross-claims.

Laquer filed an action against Arthur Falcone and various limited liability companies, known as the Joint Venture Lawsuit, which involves a dispute over La-quer’s equity interest in a twenty-five acre real…