Trafigura Pte. Ltd. v. CNA Metals Ltd.

OPINION

William J. Boyce, Justice

The principal issue on appeal is whether the trial court or an arbitrator determines arbitrability of the plaintiffs claims. The challenged order was signed by the trial court, which determined that the claims at issue are not arbitrable. Because an arbitration agreement existed between the parties, and because that agreement assigns arbitrability determinations to the arbitrator, we conclude the trial court erred by making the determination. Accordingly, we reverse and remand to the trial court for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

Background

Appellant…