Legal Opinion
Hartley v. Superior Court
California Court of Appeal
Decided June 28, 2011No. D058413PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
McCONNELL, J.
Ruth S. Hartley seeks a writ of mandate to overturn the trial court’s order compelling her to arbitrate her claims against real parties in interest. Hartley contends the court erred by finding the parties’ arbitration *1252agreement clearly and unmistakably gives the arbitrator the exclusive authority to decide the gateway issue of unconscionability, or arbitrability. We agree, and accordingly, grant the petition and order the issuance of a writ of mandate.
BACKGROUND
In September 2009 Hartley filed a complaint for damages against Monex Deposit Company and numerous associated…
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