Owen v. MBPXL Corp. (173 F. Supp. 2d 905, 2001)

MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER REGARDING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION AND STAY PROCEEDINGS PENDING ARBITRATION AND REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE ANSWER

BENNETT, Chief Judge.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.INTRODUCTION AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND. CO O

A. The Parties, The Arbitration Clause, And The Underlying Dispute 00 O

B. Procedural Background. 05 O

II.LEGAL ANALYSIS .

A. The Federal Arbitration Act And Excel’s Motion To Compel Arbitration And Stay Proceedings.

1. History of the Federal Arbitration Act .

2. What law governs the interpretation and construction of the agreement? .