Given situation:
Person SG purchased a lifetime termite protection plan from the local allied Company B branch which is a franchisee company for Company T for his home. This plan provided protection from various activities like infestation, re-inspect periodically and provides additional treatment in case of damages. It also provided that all the disputes shall be settled exclusively by arbitration.
Later person SG sold his house to Person B (which includes termite protection plan). After few days, person B found that the house to be infested with termites. Person B is not satisfied with the repairs of Company B service. He sued person SG and company B in State Court of A.
To discuss: Whether supreme court of State A is correct.
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