Superior Const. Co., Inc. v. Bentley

Opinion by

Judge NIETO.

Defendant, George Bentley, appeals the trial court's judgment confirming and entering judgment on a modified arbitration award in favor of plaintiff, Superior Construction Company, Inc. Superior cross-appeals the trial court's decision to vacate in part the initial arbitration award in its favor. We reverse and remand with directions.

Bentley hired Superior to remodel his home. A dispute arose regarding payment for extra work that Superior claimed was performed on Bentley's residence. Superior commenced this action to compel Bentley to arbitrate the dispute. This action…