Turay v. Irby

CAVANAUGH, Judge:

This appeal is from an order dated April 29, 1996, which vacated an arbitration award and remanded the action for a new arbitration hearing. Plaintiff initiated this personal injury action seeking damages arising from an automobile accident. The claimed damages were less than the compulsory arbitration limit of $50,000 in Philadelphia County.

At the arbitration hearing on November 15, 1995, plaintiff elected not to present any evidence. Accordingly, the arbitrators found in favor of defendants. Plaintiff then appealed the decision of the arbitrators. Prior to plaintiffs trial…