In Re H2O Plumbing, Inc.

OPINION

Opinion by

KAREN ANGELINI, Justice.

This mandamus arises out of a contractual indemnity case. Relator H20 Plumbing, Inc. (“H20”) seeks a writ of mandamus ordering respondent, the Honorable Pat Priest, to strike the findings of fact relating to the merits of the underlying dispute that were included in his October 31, 2002 order compelling the underlying case to arbitration. Because we conclude that H20 is entitled to the relief sought, we conditionally grant the writ.

Background

H20 and Capital Industries, Inc. (“Capital”) are defendants in the underlying lawsuit. Capital brought a…