In re the Arbitration between Finkelstein & Harris
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the CourtEager, J.
This is an appeal from an order which, on motion pursuant to section 1458-a of the Civil Practice Act, stayed arbitration upon the ground that the claim sought to be arbitrated was barred by the Statute of Limitations.
The appellants, on March 15, 1961, served a demand for arbitration of a claim for a balance allegedly owing on contract and for extras in connection with the construction by them of a residence for the respondent. The claim had accrued in June, 1954, and it appears that, in November, 1954, they had commenced an action in Supreme Court, Westchester County, to recover a judgment…
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