Arbitration
Although many courts enforce arbitration clauses in admissions paperwork, some clauses have not been enforced because the person who signed the arbitration agreement did not have legal authority or there was no agreement on who would arbitrate the case.
Denial of Arbitration--South Carolina
Fields v. Magnolia Place, 04-CP-42-555 (Feb. 7, 2005)
The Honorable Judge Roger L. Couch denied Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration because signatory did not have legal authority to bind the resident, and that the arbitration provision was vague, indefinite, and lacking material terms.
Benton v. Summit Place, Inc., 2004-CP-23-0267 (Nov. 17, 2004) Here is Judge Hill Order denying Defendants' Motion to Reconsider.
The Honorable Judge D. Garrison Hill denied Defendant’s Motion to Compel Arbitration because there was no mutual assent to arbitrate existed because the chosen arbitration forum is no longer available.
