Timmons v. Starkey

We granted certiorari to review a Court of Appeals decision reversing a circuit court order which had denied respondent’s (UBS) request for arbitration of petitioner’s claims. Timmons v. Starkey, 380 S.C. 590, 671 S.E.2d 101 (Ct.App.2008). We affirm.

FACTS

In 1995, petitioner executed a durable power of attorney naming her daughter, defendant Starkey, as her attorney-in-fact. In 1996, petitioner opened an investment account with *377J.C. Bradford & Co. (Bradford). In June 2004, the power of attorney was properly recorded. UBS became the successor-in-interest to Bradford, and in September 2004,…