Section 61B-50.119 - Summary Disposition; Simplified Arbitration Procedure; No Disputed Issues of Material Fact(1) Any dispute which does not involve a disputed issue of material fact shall be arbitrated as hereinafter provided.(2) At any time after the filing of the petition, if no disputed issues of material fact exist, the arbitrator shall summarily enter a final order denying relief and certifying the recall if the arbitrator finds that no preliminary basis for relief has been demonstrated in the petition.(3) At any time after the filing of the petition, if no disputed issues of material fact exist, the arbitrator shall summarily enter a final order awarding relief and failing to certify the recall if the arbitrator finds that no meritorious defense exists or if substantial compliance with the requirements of the rules and statutes relating to recall has not been demonstrated, and the petition is otherwise appropriate for relief.(4) No formal evidentiary hearing as described by Rule 61B-50.131, Florida Administrative Code, shall be conducted for arbitrations determined pursuant to this rule. The arbitrator shall decide the dispute based solely upon the pleadings and evidence filed by the parties.(5) Any party may move for summary final order whenever there are no disputed issues of material fact. The motion shall be accompanied by supporting affidavits if necessary. All other parties may, within 7 days of service of the motion, file a response in opposition, with or without supporting affidavits.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 61B-50.119
Specific Authority 718.501(1)(f), 719.501(1)(f) FS. Law Implemented 718.112(2)(j), 718.1255, 719.106, 719.1255 FS.
New 1-17-93, Formerly 7D-50.119, Amended 2-13-97, 6-24-04.New 1-17-93, Formerly 7D-50.119, Amended 2-13-97, 6-24-04.