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Under the California RPA, a buyer and seller agree to binding arbitration by separately initialing the arbitration clause. After closing, a dispute arises about the seller's failure to complete agreed-upon repairs. The buyer files a lawsuit in Superior Court instead of pursuing arbitration. Under California law, what is the most likely outcome?
Correct Answer
A) The court will likely compel arbitration and stay the lawsuit pending the arbitration outcome
Under California Code of Civil Procedure §1281.2, when a valid arbitration agreement exists, the court must order the parties to arbitrate upon petition by either party. The court will typically stay the lawsuit pending the outcome of the arbitration proceeding.
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The court will likely compel arbitration and stay the lawsuit pending the arbitration outcomeB
The court will hear the case because the buyer has a constitutional right to sueC
The court will dismiss the case with prejudice and bar any future claimsD
The court will convert the lawsuit into a mediation proceedingWhy This Is the Correct Answer
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