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clip_bind_photo_nyreblog_com_.JPGWhen Adam Benham sued his former landlord, Richard George, for the return of a security deposit, everyone agreed to binding arbitration and waived the right to file an appeal.

After the arbitrator awarded Benham $965, George sought to have the outcome vacated and appealed when the Queens County Civil Court denied that request.

Since an arbitrator's decision can only be overturned in limited instances, such as when the arbitrator isn't impartial or exceeds his/her power, and because George wasn't able to show a basis for having the award reversed, the Appellate Term, Second Department, upheld the lower court's determination.

Bye George!

waive_goodbye_gif_nyreblog_com_.GIFTo view a copy of the Appellate Term, Second Department, please use this link: Benham v. George

 

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