McDougle v. Silvernell

The defendants, Charles H. McDougle, Jr., and the law firm of Ramsey, Baxley McDougle appeal from the trial court's order denying their motion to compel arbitration of the various claims made against them by the plaintiffs, Gary D. Silvernell and his wife, Barbara J. Silvernell. We reverse and remand.

The Silvernells' claims arise out of their purchase of land in Barbour County. Charles McDougle, a licensed attorney, handled the closing and also served as the agent and signatory for First American Title Insurance Company ("First American"), which, during the closing, issued to the Silvernells…