Tru Green Corp. v. Sampson

DYCHE, Judge.

The sole issue for decision herein is whether a Kentucky court may, under the Uniform Arbitration Act (KRS 417.-045-.240), enforce an arbitrator’s award rendered outside the Commonwealth following a hearing also outside the Commonwealth. We answer in the negative, reverse the judgment of the Jefferson Circuit Court and remand this action for an order dismissing the application for confirmation. (KRS 417.150).

Appellees Sampson and Colyer and appellant entered into an agreement which included a provision for arbitration of certain disputes which might arise under the agreement. The…