Legal Opinion
Blanton v. Stathos
Court of Appeals of South Carolina
Decided September 30, 2002No. 3553PublishedCited by 13 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ANDERSON, J.:
Jimmy P. Stathos appeals the Circuit Court’s finding that the agreement between him and Rebecca M. Blanton involves interstate commerce and, therefore, is subject to the Federal Arbitration Act (“FAA”), 9 U.S.C.A. § 2 (1970). We affirm.
FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND
Stathos contracted with Blanton, whereby Blanton agreed to provide design, drawing, and architectural services for Stathos in the construction of a restaurant in Seneca, South Carolina. The contract was a standard American Institute of Architects (“AIA”) contract, which contained a clause providing for the arbitration of…
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