Stuart-Dean Co. v. Lurie

Plaintiff Stuart-Dean Company, Inc., filed suit for declaratory judgment against defendants Irwin Lurie and Revenue Developers Company for breach of contract. Under the agreement, defendant Irwin Lurie was to promote plaintiff’s business interests in the Chicago area. Defendants filed motions to compel arbitration and to dismiss the complaint. The motions were denied and defendants appealed. On appeal, defendants argue that the cause should have proceeded to arbitration since questions relating to breach of contract were within the scope of the arbitration clause.

We reverse and remand with…