Motions to compel or stay arbitration.

Practice point:  On the motion, the court will first determine whether the parties have agreed to submit their disputes to arbitration, and, if so, whether this dispute comes within the scope of their agreement.  The court will apply ordinary state-law principles that govern the formation of contracts.

Case: Degraw Constr. Group, Inc. v. McGowan Bldrs., Inc., NY Slip Op 05580 (2d Dep't July 12, 2017)  

Here is the decision.

Monday's issue:  An affidavit submitted in opposition to summary judgment.