Merger Clause Excludes Arbitration Clause

“Contemporaneously signed documents relating to one subject matter or transaction are constructed together.” In one transaction involving multiple documents signed at a single sitting, order signing is irrelevant to parties’ intent. Retail sales contract stated that it was “the complete and exclusive statement of the agreement between” appellant and respondent, but that does not negate separate arbitration contract. Arbitration contract reference to a finance contact did not constitute a modification of retail installment contract. Judgment affirming denial of motion to compel arbitration affirmed. Remanded for findings on unconscionability and fraud in the inducement.
Missouri Supreme Court- SC92539

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