in Re Zachary C. Scott

COURT OF APPEALS

SECOND DISTRICT OF TEXAS

FORT WORTH

NO. 2-01-161-CV

IN RE RELATOR

ZACHARY C. SCOTT

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ORIGINAL PROCEEDING

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OPINION

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I. Introduction

In this original proceeding, we must decide whether the trial court erred by denying relator Zachary C. Scott's motion to compel arbitration. Because we conclude that the trial court erred by denying the motion, we conditionally grant the writ of mandamus.

II. Background Information

At the time the facts underlying this original proceeding occurred, Scott and Robert Truelson, the real party in interest, were both stockbrokers…