Courtyard Gardens Health and Rehabilitation, LLC, Appellants v. Patricia Ann Sheffield, as Special…

Summary

The court affirmed the denial of Courtyard’s motion to dismiss and compel arbitration because the emergency custodian appointed under the Adult Maltreatment Custody Act lacked authority to bind Holliman to an arbitration agreement. The court distinguished guardianship authority from custodial authority, concluding that the statute gives custodians a more limited role focused on safety, care, and securing assets. Because the arbitration agreement was invalid for lack of authority, the court did not address whether the agreement could otherwise be enforced.