Curran v. Curran

CURRIER, J.A.D.

*317In this matrimonial action, we consider the effect of an unenforceable clause inserted by counsel into an agreement to arbitrate entered pursuant to the New Jersey Arbitration Act (Act), N.J.S.A. 2A:23B-1 to -32. Because we find that the illegal clause does not affect or defeat the dominant purpose of the agreement, the offending clause may be severed, leaving the remainder of the *318agreement enforceable. As plaintiff Robert Curran has not demonstrated any of the limited grounds specified in the Act to either modify or vacate the arbitration award, we affirm the trial court's…