C-Sculptures, LLC v. Brown

We granted certiorari to review the court of appeals decision affirming the circuit court’s order that upheld an arbitration award. C-Sculptures, LLC v. Brown, 394 S.C. 519, 716 S.E.2d 678 (Ct.App.2011). We reverse, for we find the arbi*55trator exceeded his powers, as his decision constitutes a “manifest disregard of the law.” See S.C.Code Ann. § 15-48-130 (Supp.2012); Gissel v. Hart, 382 S.C. 235, 676 S.E.2d 320 (2009).

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The underlying dispute arises from a construction contract whereby Respondent C-Sculptures, LLC, a general contractor, agreed to build a home for Petitioners Gregory and Kerry…