Gordon Sel-Way, Inc. v. Spence Bros., Inc.

This case involves a construction contract dispute between a general contractor, defendant Spence Brothers, Inc., and a subcontractor, plaintiff Gordon Sel-Way, Inc., which was submitted to arbitration pursuant to the terms of their October 9, 1978, contract. A three-member arbitration panel awarded $1,572,442.12 plus $343,007.79 in interest to plaintiff on November 5, 1986. Two days later, plaintiff commenced this action under MCR 3.602(1) in Washtenaw Circuit Court to confirm the award. Defendant responded by filing an application under MCR 3.602(J) and (K) to vacate or modify the award.…