Amerispec Franchise v. Cross

Smith, Judge.

This is an appeal from an order vacating an arbitration award under the somewhat novel provisions of the Georgia Arbitration Code, OCGA § 9-9-1 et seq. Paradoxically, appellant is the party that sought to have the award vacated and, conversely, appellees are the parties who defended the award as rendered. Moreover, the court’s judgment is deemed final for appeal purposes even though it is undisputed the case must be returned to the arbitrator for rehearing. OCGA § 9-9-13 (e).

Appellees Brad and Rita Cross sought arbitration against appellant Amerispec Franchise (Amerispec) for…