In Re Trammell
246 S.W.3d 815 | Texas Court of Appeals, 5th District (Dallas) | 2008
Holding Summary
A nonsignatory officer cannot compel arbitration of claims against him based on corporate forfeiture liability under Texas Tax Code § 171.255, as such claims do not arise from the underlying contract containing the arbitration clause.
Galaxy Ranch and Larsen's claim against Trammell pursuant to section 171.255 does not arise from the contract.
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