Langfitt v. Jackson

Adams, Judge.

Terry Langfitt and John Daniel appeal from the trial court’s denial of their motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict. They argue in that motion, inter alia, that claims asserted by Edwin and Regina Jackson in connection with the construction of the Jacksons’ home should have been arbitrated pursuant to their motions to stay proceedings and to compel arbitration.

In reviewing the trial court’s order, we look to see whether the trial court [had been] correct as a matter of law in denying the motion to compel arbitration. Thus, the construction of an arbitration agreement,…