Selzer Automotive, L.P. v. Cumberland Plastic Systems, LLC

WOODALL, Justice.

Selzer Automotive, L.P. (“Selzer”), a foreign limited partnership whose parent company is a German corporation, appeals from an order denying its motion to compel arbitration of its dispute with Cumberland Plastic Systems, LLC (“Cumberland”). We reverse and remand.

I. Procedural Background

On July 8, 2008, Cumberland and Selzer executed a contract whereby Selzer would purchase from Cumberland certain component parts for products to be manufactured by Selzer. The contract contained the following pertinent provisions relating to arbitration:

“17. Arbitration.

“In the event of any…