Fla. Stat. 684.0027
Grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement


(1)

Recognition or enforcement of an interim measure may be refused only:At the request of the party against whom it is invoked if the court is satisfied that:
Such refusal is warranted on the grounds set forth in s. 684.0048(1)(a)1., 2., 3., or 4.;
The arbitral tribunal’s decision with respect to the provision of security in connection with the interim measure issued by the arbitral tribunal has not been complied with; or
The interim measure was terminated or suspended by the arbitral tribunal or, if so empowered, by the court of the state or country in which the arbitration takes place or under the law of which that interim measure was granted; or
If the court finds that:
The interim measure is incompatible with the powers conferred upon the court, unless the court decides to reformulate the interim measure to the extent necessary to adapt it to its own powers and procedures for the purpose of enforcing that interim measure and without modifying its substance; or
Any of the grounds set forth in s. 684.0048(1)(b)1. or 2. apply to the recognition and enforcement of the interim measure.

(a)

At the request of the party against whom it is invoked if the court is satisfied that:Such refusal is warranted on the grounds set forth in s. 684.0048(1)(a)1., 2., 3., or 4.;The arbitral tribunal’s decision with respect to the provision of security in connection with the interim measure issued by the arbitral tribunal has not been complied with; orThe interim measure was terminated or suspended by the arbitral tribunal or, if so empowered, by the court of the state or country in which the arbitration takes place or under the law of which that interim measure was granted; or
1. Such refusal is warranted on the grounds set forth in s. 684.0048(1)(a)1., 2., 3., or 4.;
2. The arbitral tribunal’s decision with respect to the provision of security in connection with the interim measure issued by the arbitral tribunal has not been complied with; or
3. The interim measure was terminated or suspended by the arbitral tribunal or, if so empowered, by the court of the state or country in which the arbitration takes place or under the law of which that interim measure was granted; or

(b)

If the court finds that:The interim measure is incompatible with the powers conferred upon the court, unless the court decides to reformulate the interim measure to the extent necessary to adapt it to its own powers and procedures for the purpose of enforcing that interim measure and without modifying its substance; orAny of the grounds set forth in s. 684.0048(1)(b)1. or 2. apply to the recognition and enforcement of the interim measure.
1. The interim measure is incompatible with the powers conferred upon the court, unless the court decides to reformulate the interim measure to the extent necessary to adapt it to its own powers and procedures for the purpose of enforcing that interim measure and without modifying its substance; or
2. Any of the grounds set forth in s. 684.0048(1)(b)1. or 2. apply to the recognition and enforcement of the interim measure.

(2)

A determination made by the court on any ground in subsection (1) is effective only for the purposes of the application to recognize and enforce the interim measure. The court may not in making that determination undertake a review of the substance of the interim measure.

Source: Section 684.0027 — Grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement, https://www.­flsenate.­gov/Laws/Statutes/2024/0684.­0027 (accessed Aug. 7, 2025).

684.001
Arbitration agreement and interim measures by a court
684.0001
Short title
684.002
Applications for preliminary orders and conditions for granting preliminary orders
684.0002
Scope of application
684.003
Determination of rules of procedure
684.0003
Definitions and rules of interpretation
684.0004
International origin and general principles
684.004
Decisionmaking by panel of arbitrators
684.0005
Receipt of written communications
684.0006
Waiver of right to object
684.0007
Extent of court intervention
684.0008
Court for certain functions of arbitration assistance and supervision
684.0009
Arbitration agreement and substantive claim before court
684.0011
Number of arbitrators
684.0012
Appointment of arbitrators
684.0013
Grounds for challenge
684.0014
Challenge procedure
684.0015
Failure or impossibility to act
684.0016
Appointment of substitute arbitrator
684.0017
Competence of arbitral tribunal to rule on its jurisdiction
684.0018
Power of arbitral tribunal to order interim measures
684.0019
Conditions for granting interim measures
684.0021
Specific regime for preliminary orders
684.0022
Modification, suspension, or termination
684.0023
Provision of security
684.0024
Disclosure
684.0025
Costs and damages
684.0026
Recognition and enforcement
684.0027
Grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement
684.0028
Court-ordered interim measures
684.0029
Equal treatment of parties
684.0031
Place of arbitration
684.0032
Commencement of arbitral proceedings
684.0033
Language
684.0034
Statements of claim and defense
684.0035
Hearings and written proceedings
684.0036
Default of a party
684.0037
Expert appointed by arbitral tribunal
684.0038
Court assistance in taking evidence
684.0039
Rules applicable to substance of dispute
684.0041
Settlement
684.0042
Form and contents of award
684.0043
Termination of proceedings
684.0044
Correction and interpretation of award
684.0045
Immunity for arbitrators
684.0046
Application to set aside as exclusive recourse against arbitral award
684.0047
Recognition and enforcement
684.0048
Grounds for refusing recognition or enforcement
684.0049
Consent to jurisdiction

Current through Fall 2025

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