Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance v. Stinnett

OPINION

RILEY, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Defendant-Appellants Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and Dennis Tamcsin (hereinafter referred to collectively as Defendants) appeal the trial court’s denial of their motion to dismiss the action brought by Plaintiff-Appellee David A. Stinnett (Stin-nett).

We reverse.

ISSUES

Two issues are presented for our review, which we restate and consolidate as:

1. Whether this court has jurisdiction over the uncertified appeal from the denial of a motion to dismiss, and

2. Whether Stinnett is required to arbitrate his claims against Defendants.

FACTS AND…