2017.04.04 Gray v. Midland Funding, LLC, No. 516-CV-00036-TBR - Document 38 - Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay or Dismiss Proceedings

Sep 19, 2026

Case 5:16-cv-00036-TBR addresses Defendant Midland Funding, LLC’s motion seeking to compel arbitration and to stay or dismiss the pending proceeding. The filing discusses whether the parties’ written credit agreements and the Federal Arbitration Act support arbitration based on the arbitration provisions contained in the agreements. The matter turns on disputed factual issues about the formation and updating of the relevant arbitration agreements and the scope of arbitration rights and restrictions.

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FAQs

What motion is filed in Case 5:16-cv-00036-TBR Document 38?

The document concerns Defendant Midland Funding, LLC’s motion to compel arbitration and to stay or dismiss the pending proceedings.

What key issue does the court consider before deciding the motion?

The court addresses disputed questions of fact regarding the formation of the parties’ credit agreements and the related arbitration provisions.

How do the arbitration provisions affect the parties’ rights?

The arbitration provisions address whether disputes must be resolved through binding arbitration, explain limitations on going to court or having a jury trial, and define the scope of disputes covered.

Sep 19, 2026

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