Magness Petroleum Co. v. Warren Resources of California, Inc.

Opinion

BOLAND, J.

Summary

This case presents the question whether Magness Petroleum Company and Warren Resources of California, Inc., partners in a joint venture, are required to arbitrate their current dispute before the American Arbitration Association (AAA), or before G. Keith Wisot, a retired judge associated with Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services, Inc. (JAMS). The joint venture agreement required arbitration of the current dispute before AAA. However, the parties stipulated in writing to arbitrate an earlier dispute before Judge Wisot. During pendency of the earlier arbitration,…