Fla. Stat. 684.0003
Definitions and rules of interpretation
(1)
As used in this chapter, the term:“Arbitral tribunal” means a sole arbitrator or panel of arbitrators.“Arbitration” means any arbitration, whether or not administered by a permanent arbitral institution.“Arbitration agreement” means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes that have arisen or may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not.“Court” means a circuit court of this state.(a)
“Arbitral tribunal” means a sole arbitrator or panel of arbitrators.(b)
“Arbitration” means any arbitration, whether or not administered by a permanent arbitral institution.(c)
“Arbitration agreement” means an agreement by the parties to submit to arbitration all or certain disputes that have arisen or may arise between them in respect of a defined legal relationship, whether contractual or not.(d)
“Court” means a circuit court of this state.(2)
A provision of this chapter, except s. 684.0039, which leaves the parties free to determine a certain issue, includes the right of the parties to authorize a third party, including an institution, to make that determination.(3)
A provision of this chapter which refers to the fact that the parties have agreed or that they may agree to a procedure refers to an agreement of the parties. The agreement includes any arbitration rules referenced in that agreement.(4)
A provision of this chapter, other than in s. 684.0036(1) or s. 684.0043(2)(a), which refers to a claim also applies to a counterclaim, and a provision that refers to a defense also applies to a defense to such counterclaim.
Source:
Section 684.0003 — Definitions and rules of interpretation, https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0684.0003 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).