Meharry v. Midwestern Gas Transmission Co.

Arbitration is intended to be a swift and speedy method to resolve disputes.

But this case involved two arbitrations, two trips to the circuit court, and took .8 years and 7 months from the date of injury to the final judgment below! Although the wheels of justice admittedly grind exceedingly fine, this inexorable delay is a sad commentary.

However—we affirm.

On October 20,1977, plaintiff filed a complaint seeking damages for lost crops based on a right-of-way agreement entered into on May 21, 1959. The defendant (Company) moved to dismiss the complaint, alleging that its liability under the…