Conejo Valley Unified School District v. William Blurock & Partners, Inc.
Opinion
Opinion
Klein, J.
Petitioner and appellant Conejo Valley Unified School District (District) appeals from the denial of its petition for an order to compel arbitration under Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.2 and to consolidate separate arbitration proceedings under Code of Civil Procedure section 1281.3. The appeal lies.
Facts
On March 11, 1975, the District and respondent William Blurock & Partners, Inc. (Blurock) entered into a written contract wherein Blurock, an architectural firm, agreed to provide all necessary architectural services, including drawings and specifications, in connection with the District’s intention to construct a new high school. The contract provided for arbitration of any dispute that might arise under it.
The District thereafter awarded Strecker Construction Company (Strecker) the site preparation contract for the high school. During the site preparation work, Strecker experienced difficulty in following and interpreting Blurock’s plans and specifications relative to generating and stockpiling excess materials, which materials were to be accumulated during the grading process.