Appellate Division Finds Minor Arbitration Rule Change Did Not Upset Supreme Court Precedent
“We are nevertheless satisfied these facts do not warrant deviation from the principles we have discussed, as our interpretation of the Rules confirms a party seeking a trial de novo should base their decision on the actual award filed with the court, not an arbitrator’s oral representations prior to filing the written award,” the opinion said. “As noted, a variety of circumstances could lead to differences between the two.”