Lehman Properties v. BB&B Construction Co.

John B. Robbins, Judge.

This appeal is from an interlocutory order denying appellant Lehman Properties, Limited Partnership’s motion to compel arbitration. The primary issues on appeal are whether the trial judge erred in holding that the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”) does not apply to this case because interstate commerce is not involved and that the claims are not arbitrable under the Arkansas Uniform Arbitration Act (“AUAA”). We agree with the circuit judge that the FAA does not apply but reverse his finding that the claims are not arbitrable under the AUAA.

Appellee BB&B Construction…