Joba Construction Co. v. Monroe County Drain Commissioner

These appeals, here by leave granted, arise out of a construction contract dispute. The central issue is whether Joba Construction Company, Inc., waived its right to arbitration by maintaining its action in circuit court against the Monroe County Drain Commissioner. In the beginning, Joba was retained by Monroe County to construct, install, and complete water pollution control facilities. The county drain commissioner, Donald Burton, signed the contract on behalf of the county in his official capacity.

Dissatisfied with the quality of performance and the progress of the work, the Monroe County…