Legal Opinion

Jackson County v. McClain Enterprises, Inc.

Missouri Court of Appeals

Decided May 9, 2006No. WD 66025PublishedCited by 28 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ROBERT G. ULRICH, Judge.

Bill House Excavating Co. (Excavating) appeals from the order of the Jackson County Circuit Court overruling its motion to compel arbitration. In its sole point on appeal, Excavating claims the trial court erred in overruling its motion to compel arbitration because a valid and enforceable agreement to arbitrate existed. The order is reversed, and the matter is remanded to the trial court with directions.

Facts

On June 6, 2005, Jackson County filed an action for trespass and conversion against Excavating and McClain Enterprises, Inc. (McClain). 1 The petition alleged…

2Cases cited20 opinions

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  4. Swain v. Auto Services, Inc.Missouri Court of Appeals · 2003
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3Cited by28 opinions

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