RT Import, Inc. v. Torres.

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

McKENNA, J.

I. Introduction

Jesus and Mila Torres dba Hawaiian Quilt Wholesale (“the Torreses”) appeal an arbitration award between them and RT Import, Inc. (“RT Import”), raising four questions, of which only the first, relating to the circuit court’s award of fees and costs, has merit. We hold that the circuit court erred by including in its judgment $ 4,738.74 that was not included in the final arbitration award or otherwise allowed by law.

II. Background

A. Court Proceedings Prior to Arbitration

On May 24, 2012, RT Import filed a complaint in the District Court of the…