Jackson v. Penny Duquette Knits, Inc.

This is an action for breach of contract. Plaintiff has appealed from an order abating the action and directing the parties to proceed to arbitration as provided in their agreement. When the action was filed in the trial court, plaintiff attached certain receivables due the defendant. After the trial court had ordered the action abated, and after plaintiff had filed notice of appeal, defendant moved the circuit court for an order discharging the attachment. The circuit court denied the motion, and defendant filed a similar motion in this court. Plaintiff countered with a motion to stay the…