Legal Opinion

Baker v. Osborne Development Corp.

California Court of Appeal

Decided January 31, 2008No. E042006PublishedCited by 61 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Opinion

HOLLENHORST, Acting P. J.

I. INTRODUCTION

Defendant Osborne Development Corporation (Osborne) appeals from an order denying its motion to compel arbitration in a construction defect action. We find no error, and we affirm.

II. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Plaintiffs filed a complaint on October 13, 2005, 1 against Osborne, alleging the homes they purchased from Osborne suffered from construction defects in design and workmanship, including, among other things, problems from soil movement; foundation deficiencies; plumbing leaks; stucco, window, and roof problems; finish problems…

2Cases cited18 opinions

  1. First Options of Chicago, Inc. v. KaplanSupreme Court of the United States · 1995
  2. Howsam v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc.Supreme Court of the United States · 2002
  3. Doctor's Associates, Inc. v. CasarottoSupreme Court of the United States · 1996
  4. Armendariz v. Found. Health Psychcare Servs., Inc.California Supreme Court · 2000
  5. Discover Bank v. Superior CourtCalifornia Supreme Court · 2005

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