Chemstar Corp. v. Stark

Chemstar Corporation appeals from a non-final order compelling arbitration. We affirm.

Chemstar and Stark entered into a contract for consulting services; the contract provided that “[a]ny claims, disputes or causes of action, arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the Rules of the American Arbitration Association....”

A dispute arose between the parties; Stark filed a demand for arbitration. Chemstar then filed an action for a declaratory judgment, seeking to determine Stark’s entitlement to arbitration…