Legal Opinion
Smith v. D.R. Horton, Inc.
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided April 17, 2013No. Appellate Case No. 2011-204347; No. 5118PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtShort, J.
D.R. Horton, Inc. (Horton) appeals the circuit court’s order denying its motion to compel arbitration in this construction *13defects action filed by Gregory and Stephanie Smith. Horton argues the circuit court erred in finding the arbitration clause unenforceable: (1) under the South Carolina Uniform Arbitration Act (SCUAA); (2) as unconscionable; (3) under an unequal-bargaining-power theory; (4) under a lack-of-consideration theory; (5) under the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA); and (6) under a merger-by-deed theory. We affirm.
I. FACTS
The Smiths purchased a house built by Horton in Summer-ville,…
2Cases cited12 opinions
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