G. L. Wilson Building Co. v. Thorneburg Hosiery Co.

HEDRICK, Chief Judge.

Appellant Thorneburg contends the trial court erred in confirming the arbitration award and denying its motions to vacate, modify, correct or remand the award. Thorneburg argues in support of this contention that the arbitrators exceeded their author ity in awarding Wilson $656,050.93, because this sum must include amounts for items which are not subject to arbitration.

The purpose of arbitration is to reach a final settlement of disputed matters without litigation, and the parties, who have agreed to abide by the decision of the arbitrators, will not generally be heard to…