Grant v. Magnolia Manor-Greenwood, Inc.

Chief Justice TOAL:

In this case, the circuit court denied Appellants’ motion to enforce arbitration on the grounds that the designated arbitrator had become unavailable and that the unavailability voided the arbitration agreement. Appellants appealed, and we certified this case pursuant to Rule 204(b), SCACR.

Factual/Procedural Background

Respondent James O. Grant (“Respondent”) is the surviving husband of Lessie Mae P. Grant (“Grant”) and the personal representative of her estate. On December 4, 2003, at the age of 72, Grant was admitted to the Magnolia Manor-Greenwood nursing home. Upon…