Tri-State Delta Chemicals, Inc. v. Crow

D ONALD L. Corbin, Justice.

This appeal raises an issue of first impression: Whether a defendant’s default on a suit filed in circuit court effectively waives any right to compel arbitration. Appellant Tri-State Delta Chemicals, Inc., d/b/a UAP Mid-South (UAP), appeals the order of the Desha County Circuit Court granting a default judgment in favor of Appellees Nelson Crow; William Day; William Day & Sons; Larry Hulis; Moss Farms, Inc.; Peacock & Staudinger; Prairie Creek Farms, Inc.; Greg Simpson; and Guy Teeter. For reversal, UAP argues that the trial court erred in granting the default…