Shelby Mutual Insurance v. Bishop, Kirk & Saunders, Inc.

This is an appeal from a judgment for the plaintiff rendered by the court upon the decision of an arbitrator. The sole issue presented is whether the right of the defendant to trial by jury under our state constitution was violated. We find no error.

The plaintiff brought this action for breach of contract, alleging that the defendant, an insurance agency, had failed to comply with insurance underwriting rules and regulations. The defendant filed its answer to the complaint, and filed a claim for the jury trial list. After giving notice to the parties, the court referred the case to an…