Superior Court had authority to vacate appraisal award in insurance spat – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Superior Court had authority to vacate appraisal award in insurance spat – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

The trial court did not lack jurisdiction under the state Arbitration Act to vacate an appraisal award in an insurance dispute, the Rhode Island Supreme Court has determined. Plaintiff New England Property Services Group repaired wind damage at a property insured by defendant Vermont Mutual Insurance Co. When the plaintiff — to whom the insureds