Palmer Steel Structures v. Westech, Inc.

Plaintiff Palmer Steel Structures (Palmer) appeals from orders of the District Court, Yellowstone County, setting aside and refusing to reinstate a temporary restraining order which enjoined defendant Westech, Inc. (Westech) from proceeding with arbitration. Palmer Steel Structures contracted to construct a metal airplane hanger building for Westech, Inc. Article 15 of the parties’ contract provided that:

“All claims or disputes arising out of this Contract or the breach thereof shall be decided by arbitration in accordance with the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American…