Boulds v. Chase Auto Finance Corp.

KENNETH M. ROMINES, Judge.

Introduction

Diane Boulds appeals the judgment of the Circuit Court of St. Louis County, the Honorable James R. Hartenbach, presiding, dismissing her fraud claim against Chase Auto Finance Corp., the assignee of a contract for purchase of an automobile between Boulds and Dick Dean Economy Cars, Inc. We consider first whether she properly articulated a claim against Chase, and then whether the binding arbitration agreement in her contract with Dean applies to suits against Chase. Because we agree the arbitration provision applies, we affirm the trial court’s dismissal…