Ward v. Porter

Littlejohn, Acting Judge:

The sole issue involved in this appeal is whether disputes growing out of a contractual relationship are to be tried in arbitration or in the usual fashion by the common pleas court.

Tom Ward, d/b/a R.D.C., Plaintiff-Respondent brought this action seeking foreclosure of a mechanic’s lien against Gregory S. Porter and Gabrielle P. Porter who are owners of the realty involved. Defendant Lincoln Federal Savings and Loan Association is at this point a disinterested party.

The owners entered into a contract with Nicholson for the construction of a residence. Nicholson did…