Garrell v. Blanton

Respondent Realtor Joe C. Garrell (Realtor Garrell) brought this action for a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to contest an arbitration award and to determine the proper procedure for appeal. The matter was referred by the lower court to the Master-in-Equity. The Master invalidated the arbitration award. Realtor Ed Blanton (Realtor Blanton) and the Greater Horry County Board of Realtors, Inc. (Board) both appealed. We reverse.

In May, 1989, Realtor Blanton requested arbitration of a dispute concerning a $65,000 real estate commission in accordance with Board rules. Both Realtor…