McDougle v. Silvernell

The Silvernells, in connection with their purchase of real estate, purchased a title policy from First American Title Insurance Company ("First American"). Charles McDougle "was the closing attorney." Brief of Appellant, at 4. McDougle also "served as the agent and signatory for First American." Id. Hereinafter, he and his law firm, together, will be called "McDougle."

The closing occurred on September 15, 1994. At the closing, First American gave the Silvernells a "commitment for an owner's policy of title insurance."Brief of Appellee, at 6. The commitment contained no arbitration clause. The…