Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner, and Smith, Inc. v. Longoria

OPINION

NYE, Chief Justice.

In this original mandamus proceeding, relator, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith requests relief from a trial court order denying its motion to compel arbitration. We conditionally grant the writ in part.

Paul and Pat Van Meter, the real parties in interest, filed suit against Merrill Lynch complaining that Paul Van Meter was wrongfully terminated from his employment with the brokerage firm. Merrill Lynch filed a motion to compel arbitration alleging that Paul Van Meter had completed and executed a Uniform Application for Securities Industry Registration (U-4…