Jones v. Poole

In this appeal, we affirm the trial court's ruling that Melvin R. Jones, a permissive user of a motor vehicle insured by State Farm Insurance Companies, is bound by the arbitration provisions of the insurance policy governing an uninsured motorist claim. We also affirm the court's ruling that Jones is bound by the provision which requires a claimant to share the costs of the arbitration with State Farm. However, we reverse the court's further ruling that Jones is also obligated for State Farm's taxable costs.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The facts and history of this case are simple and…