Legal Opinion

Matson, Inc. v. Lamb & Associates Packaging, Inc.

Supreme Court of Arkansas

Decided June 2, 1997No. 96-606PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

David Newbern, Justice.

Lamb & Associates Packaging, Inc., and Jerry Don Lamb (referred to collectively as Lamb) entered an agreement with Matson, Inc. (Matson), pursuant to which Matson constructed a commercial building for Lamb in exchange for $789,543. The construction contract contained a clause requiring arbitration of disputes relating to performance or breach of the contract. Matson purchased a performance bond from United States Fidelity and Guarantee Co. (USF&G). The bond agreement incorporated the construction contract by reference. Lamb sued USF&G on the bond, alleging defects in…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Commercial Union Insurance Company v. Gilbane Building CompanyCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1993
  2. American Insurance v. CazortSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1994
  3. Billabong Products, Inc. v. Orange City BankSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1983
  4. Cupples Farms Partnership v. Forrest City Production Credit Ass'nSupreme Court of Arkansas · 1992
  5. Fausett Builders, Inc. v. Globe Indemnity Co.Supreme Court of Arkansas · 1952

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3Cited by11 opinions

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  5. U.S. Pacific Builders, Inc. v. Mitsui Trust & Banking Co.District Court, D. Hawaii · 1999

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