Paradigm Building Group, LLC v. Jeffrey D. Fennessey et al.

A dispute over the construction of a custom home went to arbitration. After the arbitrator found in favor of the builder, the builder applied for confirmation of the arbitration award. The homeowners responded by moving to vacate. The trial court vacated the award and sent the case back to arbitration. In the court’s view, the arbitrator exceeded his powers by deciding the case based on a defense the builder did not raise and by failing to postpone the hearing. Because the homeowners failed to establish a basis to vacate the award under the Uniform Arbitration Act, we reverse.