Plaza Development Services v. Joe Harden Builder, Inc.

Bell, Judge:

Plaza Development Services commenced this action for damages for alleged defects in the design and construction of a residential building. The complaint alleged counts in negligence, breach of implied and express warranties, fraud, and unfair trade practices. The defendant Joe Harden Builder, Inc., moved to dismiss the action against it pursuant to Rule 12(b)(1), S. C. R. Civ. P., on the ground the claims are subject to arbitration under the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U. S. C. § 1 et seq. The defendant United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company moved to dismiss Plaza’s…