The University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees v. Hellenic Society Paideia-Rhode Island Chapter

Summary

The Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court’s confirmation of an arbitration award that found the Hellenic Society breached its ground lease and ordered it to reimburse the University for site restoration. The Court held that the arbitrator did not exceed his authority, did not manifestly disregard the law, and that the remedy was permissible. It also affirmed the finding that no joint venture existed and that the lease was a valid, enforceable contract.