Faraj v. Chulisie

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Appelwick, J.

— Following a personal injury arbitration, the arbitrator awarded Faraj damages. Chulisie filed a motion for a trial de novo. Faraj filed a motion to strike Chulisie’s request, arguing that he had failed to fulfill the requirements of Mandatory Arbitration Rule (MAR) 7.1(a). Chulisie appeals the trial court’s denial of his motion for a trial de novo. Faraj cross-appeals the trial court’s denial of his request for a multiplier in its attorney fees award. We affirm the trial court on other grounds and deny Faraj’s appeal on attorney fees.

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