Watson v. Fenney

Opinion by

Chief Judge STERNBERG.

The defendant, Andrew G. Fenney d/b/a Deer Valley Lodge and Deer Valley Estates, was the losing party in an arbitration proceeding. He appeals the order which dismissed his motion for a trial de novo and entered judgment on the arbitrator’s award in favor of the plaintiff, Arnold Watson d/b/a Outfitters West. We reverse and remand.

Pursuant to C.R.C.P. 109.1, a mandatory arbitration proceeding was held on plaintiff’s claim for breach of a written lease. The arbitrator awarded damages to the plaintiff and ordered each party to pay one-half of the arbitration…