Martel v. Bulotti

KIDWELL, Justice.

The district court confirmed an arbitration award in favor of Michel Martel (Martel) and entered judgment against John Bulotti (Bulotti) pursuant to the Uniform Arbitration Act (UAA). I.C. §§ 7-901 to -922 (2002). Bulotti appeals on the grounds that the district court erred in finding that he did not properly request formal arbitration and that the “award” was not confirmable pursuant to the UAA. This Court affirms the judgment of the district court on alternative grounds.

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FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Martel contracted with Bulotti to build an addition to her home. On July…