Strategic Planning Assocs., L. L.C. v. Core Constr. Servs., L. L.C.

In the absence of statutory or agreed to procedures, the arbitrator has broad discretion in conducting arbitration proceedings. Southern Tire Services v. Virtual Point Dev., 00-2301, p. 6 (La. App. 4 Cir. 9/26/01), 798 So.2d 303, 307. The appellate court's function is to determine if the arbitration proceedings have been fundamentally fair. Id.

DISCUSSION

On appeal, SPA asserts that the trial court erred in confirming the arbitration award. In granting Core's motion to dismiss, the arbitrator made two rulings: 1) he had authority to consider and rely on the GIA and Settlement Agreement in…