Parmenter v. Parmenter

Plaintiff appeals a circuit court judgment confirming an arbitrator’s award after the dissolution of a partnership.

The facts relating to the issues on appeal are largely undisputed. Plaintiff and defendant were partners in the management and development of various parcels of real property. The partnership dissolved in November, 1987, and was deemed to be wound up as of December, 1989. Plaintiff filed an action in circuit court for distribution of the assets and, pursuant to the partnership agreement, the matter was referred to an arbitrator.

In his amended award, the arbitrator found the fair…