Florida Statutes
Chapter 684 - International Commercial Arbitration
684.0003 - Definitions and Rules of Interpretation.


(1) As used in this chapter, the term:
(a) “Arbitral tribunal” means a sole arbitrator or panel of arbitrators.
(b) “Arbitration” means any arbitration, whether or not administered by a permanent arbitral institution.
(c) “Arbitration agreement” means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes that have arisen or may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not.
(d) “Court” means a circuit court of this state.

(2) A provision of this chapter, except s. 684.0039, which leaves the parties free to determine a certain issue, includes the right of the parties to authorize a third party, including an institution, to make that determination.
(3) A provision of this chapter which refers to the fact that the parties have agreed or that they may agree to a procedure refers to an agreement of the parties. The agreement includes any arbitration rules referenced in that agreement.
(4) A provision of this chapter, other than in s. 684.0036(1) or s. 684.0043(2)(a), which refers to a claim also applies to a counterclaim, and a provision that refers to a defense also applies to a defense to such counterclaim.
History.—s. 4, ch. 2010-60; s. 4, ch. 2013-164.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXXIX - Commercial Relations

Chapter 684 - International Commercial Arbitration

684.0001 - Short Title.

684.0002 - Scope of Application.

684.0003 - Definitions and Rules of Interpretation.

684.0004 - International Origin and General Principles.

684.0005 - Receipt of Written Communications.

684.0006 - Waiver of Right to Object.

684.0007 - Extent of Court Intervention.

684.0008 - Court for Certain Functions of Arbitration Assistance and Supervision.

684.0009 - Arbitration Agreement and Substantive Claim Before Court.

684.001 - Arbitration Agreement and Interim Measures by a Court.

684.0011 - Number of Arbitrators.

684.0012 - Appointment of Arbitrators.

684.0013 - Grounds for Challenge.

684.0014 - Challenge Procedure.

684.0015 - Failure or Impossibility to Act.

684.0016 - Appointment of Substitute Arbitrator.

684.0017 - Competence of Arbitral Tribunal to Rule on Its Jurisdiction.

684.0018 - Power of Arbitral Tribunal to Order Interim Measures.

684.0019 - Conditions for Granting Interim Measures.

684.002 - Applications for Preliminary Orders and Conditions for Granting Preliminary Orders.

684.0021 - Specific Regime for Preliminary Orders.

684.0022 - Modification, Suspension, or Termination; Interim Measure or Preliminary Order.

684.0023 - Provision of Security.

684.0024 - Disclosure.

684.0025 - Costs and Damages.

684.0026 - Recognition and Enforcement.

684.0027 - Grounds for Refusing Recognition or Enforcement.

684.0028 - Court-Ordered Interim Measures.

684.0029 - Equal Treatment of Parties.

684.003 - Determination of Rules of Procedure.

684.0031 - Place of Arbitration.

684.0032 - Commencement of Arbitral Proceedings.

684.0033 - Language.

684.0034 - Statements of Claim and Defense.

684.0035 - Hearings and Written Proceedings.

684.0036 - Default of a Party.

684.0037 - Expert Appointed by Arbitral Tribunal.

684.0038 - Court Assistance in Taking Evidence.

684.0039 - Rules Applicable to Substance of Dispute.

684.004 - Decisionmaking by Panel of Arbitrators.

684.0041 - Settlement.

684.0042 - Form and Contents of Award.

684.0043 - Termination of Proceedings.

684.0044 - Correction and Interpretation of Award; Additional Award.

684.0045 - Immunity for Arbitrators.

684.0046 - Application to Set Aside as Exclusive Recourse Against Arbitral Award.

684.0047 - Recognition and Enforcement.

684.0048 - Grounds for Refusing Recognition or Enforcement.

684.0049 - Consent to Jurisdiction.