D. S. Ameri Construction Corp. v. Simpson

Phipps, Judge.

We granted this interlocutory appeal to consider whether the trial court erred in denying a motion to stay litigation and compel arbitration. Because an arbitration clause in their agreement shows that the parties intended to submit the types of claims in dispute to an arbitrator, we reverse.

In March 2000, D. S. Ameri Construction Corporation entered into an agreement (Agreement) with William and Janey Simpson to construct a home and sell it to the Simpsons. After closing the sale and moving into their home, the Simpsons sued the corporation and its officers, Siavash Ameri and…