Treasure Coast Motor Sales, Inc. v. Heaton

We reverse an order denying Treasure Coast’s motion to compel arbitration. The arbitration is required by the terms of the parties’ motor vehicle purchase agreement.

Heaton paid Treasure Coast for a Land Cruiser in accordance with the terms of the contract, but Treasure Coast refused to deliver the vehicle. Heaton sued for specific performance and deceptive and unfair trade practices and Treasure Coast moved to compel arbitration.

The contract contained the following arbitration clause:

ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT OR THE BREACH THEREOF, SHALL BE SETTLED…