Legal Opinion
Paterson, Zochonis (U.K.) Ltd. v. Compania United Arrows, S.A.
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided February 21, 1980No. 77 Civ. 4770 (LBS), 77 Civ. 5129 (LBS), 78 Civ. 1064 (LBS), 78 Civ. 1138 (LBS) and 78 Civ. 1197 (LBS)PublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
SAND, District Judge.
Currently before the Court in this complicated maritime cargo claim proceeding is defendant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.’s (“Mitsui” ’s) motion for an order enforcing the forum selection clause contained in Mitsui’s bills of lading by “declining jurisdiction and venue and dismissing the [four] complaints against” it. 1 Alternatively, Mitsui seeks dismissal on the ground of forum non conveniens. The Court finds that the forum selection clause is enforceable. Consequently, plaintiffs’ contractual claims against Mitsui in 77 Civ. 5129, 78 Civ. 1064, 78 Civ. 1138 and 78…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Gulf Oil Corp. v. GilbertSupreme Court of the United States · 1947
- The Bremen v. Zapata Off-Shore Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1972
- Gaskin v. Stumm Handel GmbHDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1975
- Joo Seng Hong Kong Co., Ltd. v. SS UNIBULKFIRDistrict Court, S.D. New York · 1979
- Atlantic Banana Company v. MV" CALANCA"District Court, S.D. New York · 1972
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