Nco Portfolio Mgt., Inc. v. Lewis, 06ca009001 (8-6-2007)

DECISION AND JOURNAL ENTRY

This cause was heard upon the record in the trial court. Each error assigned has been reviewed and the following disposition is made:

{¶ 1} Appellant, NCO Portfolio Management, Inc., appeals from the decision of the Lorain County Court of Common Pleas, dismissing with prejudice its application to confirm a binding arbitration award. We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

I

{¶ 2} On May 13, 2005, Appellant filed a motion with the trial court to confirm an arbitration award. According to the motion, Janet and Kevin Lewis entered into a…