Harris

Todd A. Harris appeals from a judgment confirming an arbitration award in favor of Rosalie M. Sandro and the Rosalie M. Sandro Revocable Trust dated September 27, 1991 (collectively, Sandro). Harris contends the arbitrator exceeded his powers when he determined that Harris had no estate, title or interest in the property, failed to compel specific performance of the option agreement, and awarded attorneys' fees and costs to Sandro. Harris further contends the arbitrator committed misconduct by failing to provide a basis for the award. We affirm.

Sandro has requested that we impose sanctions of $11,062 against Harris and his counsel for pursuing a frivolous appeal. (Code Civ. Proa, § 907; Cal. Rules of Court, rule 26(a).) We agree that the appeal is frivolous and impose sanctions in the amount requested against Harris, Kevin J. Stack, and the law firm of Knapp, Petersen & Clarke, jointly and severally. We decline to impose sanctions against appellant's co-counsel, Melbourne B. Weddle, because it appears Mr. Weddle performed no work in connection with the appeal.

Harris obtained an option to purchase land owned by Sandro. The option agreement provides: "Any dispute or…