(1) The party requesting an interim measure under s. 684.0018 shall satisfy the arbitral tribunal that:

(a) Harm not adequately reparable by an award of damages is likely to result if the measure is not ordered, and such harm substantially outweighs the harm that is likely to result to the party against whom the measure is directed if the measure is granted; and

Terms Used In Florida Statutes 684.0019

  • Arbitral tribunal: means a sole arbitrator or panel of arbitrators. See Florida Statutes 684.0003
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
(b) A reasonable possibility exists that the requesting party will succeed on the merits of the claim. The determination on this possibility does not affect the discretion of the arbitral tribunal in making any subsequent determination.
(2) With regard to a request for an interim measure under s. 684.0018(4), the requirements in subsection (1) apply only to the extent the arbitral tribunal considers appropriate.