United States Eighth Circuit

The question of whether the procedural prerequisites for arbitration have been met (or, effectively waived by past practices) is a matter for the arbitrator to decide and not the court. Reversed with directions to enter a judgment compelling arbitration.

Appellate Information

• Decided 03/01/2004
• Published 03/01/2004

Judges

• BOWMAN, Circuit Judge., Before RILEY, BOWMAN, and SMITH, Circuit Judges.

Court

• United States Eighth Circuit

Counsel

• For Appellant:
  
• Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellant was Mark T. Hedberg, Des Moines, IA.


• For Appellees:
  
• Counsel who presented argument on behalf of the appellee was Hugh J. Cain, Des Moines, IA. Additional attorney appearing on the brief was Apryl M. DeLange.