MBNA America Bank, N.A. v. Coe

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jo Ann Friia, J.

Does the City Court have subject matter jurisdiction over a special proceeding to confirm an arbitrator’s award? A review *356and comparison of the relevant provisions of the Uniform Court Acts demonstrates that the answer is no.

Procedure

The instant proceeding was commenced pursuant to CPLR 7510 to confirm the award of an arbitrator and enter judgment in the amount of $14,021.82. Respondent opposes the application and argues that the parties never had an agreement to arbitrate and that she was never served with a notice of intent. Although neither party has…