Mikel v. Scharf

In a proceeding to confirm an arbitration award made by a religious tribunal, in which proceeding respondents cross-petitioned to vacate the award, petitioner appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Kings County (Hirsch, J.), dated October 16, 1980, that denied the petition, granted the cross petition and vacated the award. Judgment affirmed, with costs. CPLR 7506 (subd [c]) provides, as here relevant, that the parties at an arbitration hearing are “entitled to be heard, to present evidence and to cross-examine witnesses.” Furthermore, “[a] party has the right to be represented by an…