The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the duty to arbitrate can extend beyond the life of the contract.

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In the case of Rent-A-Center, West, Inc. v. Jackson (2010), the U.S. Supreme Court held that the question of whether a dispute falls within the scope of an arbitration agreement is generally one for the court to decide, even if the agreement contains an delegation provision. The Court also noted that the duty to arbitrate can extend beyond the life of the contract, unless the parties clearly indicate otherwise.

The US Supreme Court Has Ruled That the Duty to Arbitrate