Dachtera v. Whitehouse

OPINION

HARTEN, Judge.

After respondents terminated the contract between the parties, appellants sought to arbitrate pursuant to Minn.Stat. § 325E.37 (1998). Respondents brought this declaratory judgment action to determine the statute’s application and to stay arbitration. Appellants now challenge the summary judgment and the stay of arbitration granted to respondents. Because we conclude that appellants have no statutory right to arbitration, we affirm.

FACTS

Respondent Craig Dachtera is the sole shareholder, president, and employee of respondent Dachtera Sales, Inc. (DSI). DSI’s business…