Edwards Motors, Inc. v. Hudgins

Edwards Motors, Inc., appeals from an order of the Etowah Circuit Court denying Edwards's motion to compel arbitration in litigation filed against it by Gary Hudgins and Lora Hudgins. For the reasons discussed below, we reverse the trial court's order denying the motion to compel arbitration.

Facts and Procedural History

Edwards is a motor-vehicle dealership located in Gadsden. The Hudginses purchased a 1993 model Infiniti automobile ("the vehicle") from Edwards on September 4, 2003. Edwards financed the purchase. The Hudginses executed a motor-vehicle installment sales contract ("the sales…