Coggin Automotive Corp. v. Reed

Coggin Automotive Corporation d/b/a Coggin Osteen Honda (hereinafter Coggin) appeals from the trial court’s order denying its request to compel arbitration in a lawsuit filed by Reed. We have jurisdiction.1 We affirm.

In this case, Reed purchased a Honda from Coggin and signed a “Buyer’s Order.” It contained the following provision regarding arbitration:

10. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the purchase, sale, or servicing of the subject vehicle, wherein the amount in controversy is alleged to be in excess of Ten Thousand and No/100 Dollars,…