Elma Tucker was admitted to the Coosa Valley Health Care Nursing Home after hospitalization. Her daughter, Linda Owens, signed the relevant admission documents, including an arbitration agreement, but claimed no arbitration was discussed. Owens, as administrator of Tucker's estate, sued Coosa Valley alleging negligent and inadequate care.
Coosa Valley motioned to compel arbitration, which was granted by a trial court. Owens appealed, raising multiple issues including the argument that Tucker did not sign the arbitration agreement. The court upheld the arbitration order, stating that Owens acted on behalf of Tucker and Coosa Valley met its burden of proving contract existence.
Supreme Court Ordered Trial Court to Determine Whether a Valid Arbitration Agreement Existed