Legal Opinion
Maxus, Inc. v. Sciacca
Supreme Court of Alabama
Decided May 15, 1992No. 1901763PublishedCited by 34 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
This is an appeal from a judgment of the Circuit Court of Shelby County confirming an arbitration award.
The record reveals the following: Maxus, Inc., d/b/a Maxus Construction Company ("Maxus") entered into a written cost-plus contract dated May 11, 1988, with Robert and Roseann Sciacca for the construction of a residence for the Sciaccas. The contract was prepared using the American Institute of Architects ("AIA") standard forms. Included in the contract was a provision for arbitration as a means to settle controversies and claims arising out of, or related to, the contract or to a breach of…
2Cases cited14 opinions
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- James W. Bonar and Beverly J. Bonar v. Dean Witter Reynolds, Inc., John S. Mc Nally, Jr., Ed LeavenworthCourt of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit · 1988
- Saxis Steamship Co. v. Multifacs International Traders, Inc.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1967
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3Cited by34 opinions
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