Rymer v. Leider

OPINION OF THE COURT

William D. Friedmann, J.

Whether an arbitrator’s award in Small Claims Court can be reviewed or appealed is placed in focus by claimant’s motion to vacate and/or for a new trial.

Following trial (December 8, 1982), based upon automobile property damage, and additional expenses involving rental and storage charges, judgment was entered in claimant’s favor, on an arbitrator’s award in the total amount of $123.56.

Claimant, being dissatisfied, moved timely to vacate the arbitrator’s award. Special Term granted the motion, to the extent of setting the matter down for a hearing on…