Perspective
Dec. 5, 2015
In rare move, court reaches merits of arbitrator decision
A recent California Court of Appeal decision confirms the limited scope of judicial review in binding arbitration cases. By Gary A. Watt
Gary A. Watt
Partner
Hanson Bridgett LLP
State Bar Approved, Certified Appellate Specialist
Email: gwatt@hansonbridgett.com
Gary chairs Hanson Bridgett's Appellate Practice. He is a State Bar-approved, certified appellate specialist. In addition to writs and appeals, his practice includes anti-SLAPP and post-trial motions as well as trial and appellate consulting. His blog posts can be read at www.appellateinsight.com.
A recent California Court of Appeal decision, Singerlewak LLP v. Gantman, 241 Cal. App. 4th 610 (2015), confirms the limited scope of judicial review in binding arbitration cases.
Decisions concerning arbitration awards frequently involve appellate courts affirming trial court refusals to reach the merits of an arbitrator's decision. After all, merits review is normally unavailable in binding arbitration. Mo...
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