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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=427484920-25032014><FONT color=#0000ff>I
don't read Florida Statute 682.08 as being limited to parties only. I am
aware that arbitrators routinely issue subpoenas to non-parties to testify at
arbitration hearings. The procedures for enforcement are set forth
in 682.08.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT size=2 face=Tahoma><B>From:</B>
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[mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Mark
Young<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 25, 2014 2:14 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
CHernicz@herniczlegal.com;
clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [CLC-Discussion]
County Realtors Association - WitnessSubpoena Power<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Did you client sign
an agreement with an arbitration provision naming the Realtors Association the
arbitrator? If your client agreed to binding arbitration, then it should
be enforceable. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">It is possible for an
arbitrator to issue a subpoena to the parties, then have the parties file an
action with a court to have an enforceable witness
subpoena.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p> </o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
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Young<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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[mailto:clc-discussion-bounces@lists.flabarrpptl.org] <B>On Behalf Of
</B>Charles B. Hernicz, Esq<BR><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, March 25, 2014 12:24
PM<BR><B>To:</B> clc-discussion@lists.flabarrpptl.org<BR><B>Subject:</B>
[CLC-Discussion] County Realtors Association - Witness Subpoena
Power<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">One
of my clients received a subpoena to appear as a witness at a hearing for the
local county Realtors Association. What authority does the Realtors
Association have to issue witness subpoenas and are they enforceable.
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I have not seen this before and can
find no authority for this subpoena.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Chuck<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: navy">Charles B. Hernicz,
Esq.<BR></SPAN><B><SPAN
style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; COLOR: #1f497d; FONT-SIZE: 7pt">Board
Certified in Construction Law by The Florida
Bar
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P.L.<BR></SPAN><SPAN
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Bent Creek Road <BR>Wellington, FL 33414 <BR>Telephone: (561) 753-7511
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href="Chernicz@HerniczLegal.com">Chernicz@HerniczLegal.com</A></SPAN><SPAN
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