Smith v. J-Hite, Inc.

Opinion

This appeal arises out of a proceeding filed by appellee, J-Hite, Inc., to confirm an arbitration award. Appellant, David B. Smith, originally filed suit in state district court against appellee on October 12, 1999, with respect to his purchase of a manufactured home from appellee. Appellee responded to appellant’s original petition by asserting that his claims were subject to binding arbitration as a result of various documents executed by appellant. The trial court sustained appellee’s arbitration contention by dismissing appellant’s suit and referring the controversy to arbitration.…