Focus (Forum & Focus)
Nov. 26, 2008
Reading the Fine Print
A non-signatory to a contract containing an arbitration provision is normally not bound to arbitrate its dispute, but in certain cases, the non-signatory plaintiff can be bound, writes Peter S. Selvin. - Focus Column
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By Peter S. Selvin Because arbitration is a matter of contract, a non-signatory to a contract containing an arbitration provision is normally not bound to arbitrate its dispute. Grundstad v. Ritt, 106 F.3d 201 (7th Cir. 1997). Nevertheless, where a signatory to such an agreement is related to the non-signatory plaintiff, the non-signatory plaintiff can be bound. This article discusses two such instances - where there is an agen...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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