Franklin Cty. Sheriff's Dept. v. FOP

Plaintiff-appellant, Franklin County Sheriff's Department, appeals from the trial court's dismissal of its declaratory judgment action.

In 1987 and 1988, plaintiff and defendant-appellee, Fraternal Order of Police, were parties to collective bargaining agreements, which contained provisions providing for arbitration of at least some of the grievances filed under the agreements. From December 1987 to July 1988, defendant submitted to plaintiff seven grievances that dealt primarily with promotions of employees within the sheriff's department. On September 12, 1988, plaintiff filed an action in…