Texas Supreme Court

In Re U.S. Home Corporation, Len-Nar Corporation, David Garcia, Fabian Diaz and Sheldon Moore, Relators

October 12, 200751 Tex. Sup. Ct. J. 42

Summary

The Texas Supreme Court granted mandamus relief, ordering the trial court to compel arbitration under the parties' agreements and rejecting the plaintiffs' seven contract defenses. The Court held that the arbitration clauses were enforceable despite claims of unconscionability, fraud, lack of consideration, mediation prerequisites, optional language, and non‑signatory status.