Regions Bank v. Jerry Wayne Neighbors

Summary

The Alabama Supreme Court reversed the trial court’s denial of Regions Bank’s motion to compel arbitration, holding that the dispute‑resolution agreement (DRA) clearly and unmistakably required an arbitrator to decide the scope of the agreement, including arbitrability, and remanded for further proceedings. Justice Murdock dissented, arguing that the trial court, not an arbitrator, should decide whether the claims fall within the DRA.