American Abstract and Title Co. v. Rice
Supreme Court of Arkansas
1Opinion of the Court
Tom Glaze, Justice.
This appeal initially requires us to stice. a circuit court has jurisdiction to consider a complaint that raises questions concerning the unauthorized practice of law. We are also presented with a question concerning the sufficiency of the trial court’s order certifying the matter as a class action.
The appellees in this case are George and Alfreda Rice, who purchased a home in Little Rock in June of 1999. Appellant American Abstract & Title Company (“American”) acted as the settlement and escrow agent for the sale. The Rices filed a complaint against American and its CEO,…
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