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severability clause in Arkansas

9 Arkansas opinions name it 3 courts 1964–2022 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

CaseFollowedCited
Jones v. GGNSC PIERRE LLCgreen
sdd · 2010 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016The court, further found that “the severance provision indicates that the intention was not to make the [designated forum] integral, but rather to have a dispute resolution process through arbitration.” Id. (citing Jones v. GGNSC Pierre LLC, 684 F.Supp.2d 1161, 1167 (D.S.D.2010)).

2016The court further found that “the severance provision indicates that the intention was not to make the [designated forum] integral, but rather to have a dispute resolution process through arbitration.” Id. (citing Jones v. GGNSC Pierre LLC, 684 F. Supp. 2d 1161, 1167 (D.S.D. 2010)).

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Miller v. GGNSC Atlanta, LLCgreen
gactapp · 2013 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2016–2016
2 sentences

2016See also Miller, 746 S.E.2d 680 ; Rivera, 259 P.3d 803 .

2016See also Miller, 746 S.E.2d 680 ; Rivera, 259 P.3d 803 .

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Peleg v. Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.green
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012See Peleg v. Neiman Marcus Grp., Inc., 204 Cal.App.4th 1425 , 140 Cal.Rptr.3d 38 (2012) (holding that a severability provision contained within the arbitration agreement created an ambiguity with the delegation provision, thus requiring the delegation provision to be construed most strongly against the drafting party); Commercial Credit Corp. v. Leggett, 744 So.2d 890 (Ala.1999) (holding that a sever-ability clause contained within the arbitration agreement created an ambiguity with the delegation provision such that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of intent to arbitrate issues of

2012See Peleg v. Neiman Marcus Grp., Inc., 204 Cal.App.4th 1425 , 140 Cal.Rptr.3d 38 (2012) (holding that a severability provision contained within the arbitration agreement created an ambiguity with the delegation provision, thus requiring the delegation provision to be construed most strongly against the drafting party); Commercial Credit Corp. v. Leggett, 744 So.2d 890 (Ala.1999) (holding that a sever-ability clause contained within the arbitration agreement created an ambiguity with the delegation provision such that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of intent to arbitrate issues of

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (12)

CaseCitedYears
Dorchy v. Kansas green
scotus · 1924
2 sentences

1994Co., 237 Ark. 745 , 375 S.W.2d 809 (1964), we stated that a severability clause may be an aid to the courts in construction of a statute but in the words of Justice Brandeis, it is not "an inexorable command." 237 Ark. at 748 , 375 S.W.2d at 810 , citing Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U.S. 286 , 44 S.Ct. 323 , 68 L.Ed. 686 (1924).

1994Co., 237 Ark. 745 , 375 S.W.2d 809 (1964), we stated that a severability clause may be an aid to the courts in construction of a statute but in the words of Justice Brandeis, it is not "an inexorable command." 237 Ark. at 748 , 375 S.W.2d at 810 , citing Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U.S. 286 , 44 S.Ct. 323 , 68 L.Ed. 686 (1924).

31964–1994
Combs v. Glen Falls Insurance green
ark · 1964
2 sentences

1994Co., 237 Ark. 745 , 375 S.W.2d 809 (1964), we stated that a severability clause may be an aid to the courts in construction of a statute but in the words of Justice Brandeis, it is not "an inexorable command." 237 Ark. at 748 , 375 S.W.2d at 810 , citing Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U.S. 286 , 44 S.Ct. 323 , 68 L.Ed. 686 (1924).

1994Co., 237 Ark. 745 , 375 S.W.2d 809 (1964), we stated that a severability clause may be an aid to the courts in construction of a statute but in the words of Justice Brandeis, it is not "an inexorable command." 237 Ark. at 748 , 375 S.W.2d at 810 , citing Dorchy v. Kansas, 264 U.S. 286 , 44 S.Ct. 323 , 68 L.Ed. 686 (1924).

21993–1994
Brandon Mounce v. Jeronimo Insulating, LLC green
arkctapp · 2021
2 sentences

2022The appellate court then held, “We find Mounce’s appellate arguments without merit and hold that Mounce has not demonstrated reversible error.” Id. at 8, 625 S.W.3d at 372 . 12 The court further held, “We hasten to add that the agreement itself contains a severability clause, so the parties agreed to permit reformation of this non-compete agreement to any extent necessary to make it enforceable under the law.” Id. at 9, 625 S.W.3d at 373 .

2022The appellate court then held, “We find Mounce’s appellate arguments without merit and hold that Mounce has not demonstrated reversible error.” Id. at 8, 625 S.W.3d at 372 . 12 The court further held, “We hasten to add that the agreement itself contains a severability clause, so the parties agreed to permit reformation of this non-compete agreement to any extent necessary to make it enforceable under the law.” Id. at 9, 625 S.W.3d at 373 .

12022–2022
Stewart v. GGNSC-Canonsburg, L.P. green
pasuperct · 2010
2 sentences

2016Other courts have criticized the reasoning in Jones on this point, stating that it “erroneously concluded that the severability clause trumped the plain language of the-contract designating the NAF as the exclusive forum to arbitrate claims.” Stewart, 9 A.3d at 220 .

2016Other courts have criticized the reasoning in Jones on this point, stating that it “erroneously concluded that the severability clause trumped the plain language of the contract designating the NAF as the exclusive forum to arbitrate claims.” Stewart, 9 A.3d at 220 .

12016–2016
Rivera v. American General Financial Services, Inc. green
nm · 2011
2 sentences

2016See also Miller, 746 S.E.2d 680 ; Rivera, 259 P.3d 803 .

2016See also Miller, 746 S.E.2d 680 ; Rivera, 259 P.3d 803 .

12016–2016
Courtyard Gardens Health & Rehabilitation, LLC v. Arnold green
ark · 2016
1 sentence

2016Fourth, the arbitration agreement contains a severability clause, which further evidences the parties’ intent to arbitrate even if a portion of the arbitration agreement is 15 Cite as 2016 Ark. 62 unenforceable.

12016–2016
Awuah v. Coverall North America, Inc. green
ca1 · 2009
1 sentence

2012In reversing, the First Circuit held that the inclusion of a severability clause in the contract was “too thin a basis” for concluding that the agreement’s language evinced an intent to allow questions of arbitrability to be decided by a court when the AAA Rule stated plainly that the arbitrator may “rule on his or her own jurisdiction” including any objection to the “existence, scope, or validity of the arbitration agreement.” The court concluded that “[t]his is about as ‘clear and unmistakable’ as language can get[.]” Id. at 11 .

12012–2012
Commercial Credit Corporation v. Leggett green
ala · 1999
1 sentence

2012See Peleg v. Neiman Marcus Grp., Inc., 204 Cal.App.4th 1425 , 140 Cal.Rptr.3d 38 (2012) (holding that a severability provision contained within the arbitration agreement created an ambiguity with the delegation provision, thus requiring the delegation provision to be construed most strongly against the drafting party); Commercial Credit Corp. v. Leggett, 744 So.2d 890 (Ala.1999) (holding that a sever-ability clause contained within the arbitration agreement created an ambiguity with the delegation provision such that there was no clear and unmistakable evidence of intent to arbitrate issues of

12012–2012
Reid v. Jones neutral
· 1977
2 sentences

1994Reid v. Jones, 261 Ark. 550 , 551 S.W.2d 191 (1977).

1994Reid v. Jones, 261 Ark. 550 , 551 S.W.2d 191 (1977).

11994–1994
Faubus v. Kinney green
ark · 1965
2 sentences

1990Faubus v. Kenny, 239 Ark. 443 , 389 S.W.2d 887 (1965).

1990Faubus v. Kenny, 239 Ark. 443 , 389 S.W.2d 887 (1965).

11990–1990
State v. Marsh green
ark · 1881
1 sentence

1964Among our many cases to this effect are State v. Marsh, 37 Ark. 356 ; Cotham v. Coffman, 111 Ark. 108 , 163 S. W. 1183 ; State ex rel.

11964–1964
Cotham v. Coffman green
ark · 1914
2 sentences

1964Among our many cases to this effect are State v. Marsh, 37 Ark. 356 ; Cotham v. Coffman, 111 Ark. 108 , 163 S. W. 1183 ; State ex rel.

1964Among our many cases to this effect are State v. Marsh, 37 Ark. 356 ; Cotham v. Coffman, 111 Ark. 108 , 163 S. W. 1183 ; State ex rel.

11964–1964

Where else courts name it

CA 124 (1942–2026) WA 88 (1951–2026) FL 64 (1956–2026) TX 54 (1949–2025) IL 51 (1975–2025) PA 46 (1937–2026) NJ 36 (1952–2025) GA 36 (1968–2026) WI 28 (1938–2025) MO 26 (1980–2024) LA 25 (1974–2025) NY 25 (1973–2025) MD 24 (1947–2026) AL 24 (1968–2015) KS 18 (1974–2024) TN 18 (1948–2020) VA 17 (1972–2024) AK 16 (1977–2025) AZ 16 (1953–2022) MT 14 (1980–2026) WV 14 (2010–2023) OK 13 (1940–2023) ID 13 (1976–2024) SC 13 (1995–2024) OH 12 (1994–2026) CO 12 (1939–2015) KY 11 (1978–2021) NC 11 (1980–2023) MA 10 (1984–2016) IN 10 (1963–2019) AR 9 (1964–2022) IA 8 (1978–2016) NE 8 (1968–2025) DE 8 (2005–2025) NM 8 (1962–2012) MN 8 (1969–2008) NV 7 (2001–2020) MI 7 (1949–2021) WY 5 (1977–2021) DC 5 (1981–2020) OR 5 (1998–2018) ME 4 (1973–2011) HI 4 (1946–2024) VT 4 (2011–2021) SD 4 (1965–2007) RI 3 (1995–2001) NH 2 (1981–1986) MP 2 (1995–1999) UT 2 (2019–2025) CT 2 (1992–1996)

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