EFC Development Corp. v. F. F. Baugh Plumbing & Heating Inc.

OPINION

HAIRE, Chief Judge.

On this appeal we are presented with numerous issues relating to proceedings which led to the trial court’s confirmation of an arbitration award. We will consider the questions raised by appellant and the arguments relating thereto in the order presented in appellant’s opening brief, giving such facts as are pertinent to the question being discussed.

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MAY A PARTY TO A CONTRACT DEMAND THE ARBITRATION RIGHTS THEREUNDER WHEN THAT PARTY ITSELF HAS BREACHED, ABANDONED, OR REPUDIATED THE CONTRACT WITHOUT ITSELF FIRST ASKING FOR ARBITRATION OF ITS GRIEVANCES?

Unquestionably a…