AZORDEGAN v. Ebrahimi
311 Ga. App. 509
Ga. Ct. App.2011Background
- Azordegan appeals a superior court’s confirmation of an arbitration award against Ebrahimi.
- Appellants contend the award should be vacated due to overstepping of authority or imperfect execution.
- The arbitration was based on an agency dispute; the record on appeal lacks the specific issues and briefs.
- The arbitration award is a standard award without reasons, findings of fact, or conclusions of law.
- A hearing occurred before the arbitrator, followed by a superior court proceeding to vacate/confirm; no transcript was provided for review.
- The appellate court affirms the superior court’s decision to confirm, citing lack of record evidence for vacatur
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whether the award should be vacated for overstepping authority | Azordegan argues improper execution of authority | Ebrahimi argues no need for written findings of fact | No vacatur; authority not impermissibly executed |
| Whether lack of transcript precludes review | No transcript prevents review of arbitrator errors | Record insufficiency precludes reviewing error on appeal | Absence of transcript precludes review; affirm on this basis |
Key Cases Cited
- Humar Properties, LLLP v. Prior Tire Enterprises, 270 Ga.App. 306 (Ga. App. 2004) (no transcript or detailed findings precludes vacatur review)
- Greene v. Hundley, 266 Ga. 592 (Ga. 1996) (need for findings not required in arbitration awards)
- Cotton States Mut. Ins. Co. v. Nunnally Lumber Co., 176 Ga.App. 232 (Ga. App. 1985) (record absence limits review of arbitrator errors)
- Pitt v. Holt Dev., LLC, 269 Ga.App. 441 (Ga. App. 2004) (review limited when record is incomplete)
- Ordner Constr. Co. v. Parkside Crossing, 300, LLC, 276 Ga.App. 753 (Ga. App. 2005) (absence of transcript precludes meaningful review)