In re the Arbitration between McNamara & Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corp.

Motion to stay arbitration on the ground that the claim sought to be arbitrated is barred by limitation of time.

The accident, which is the basis of this proceeding, occurred on January 16, 1960. On July 21, 1960, Cosmopolitan Mutual Insurance Company disclaimed liability to their insured, claiming that it did not receive timely notice of the accident. On August 19, 1960, the claimant served his notice of intention to make claim against the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation.

Respondent contends that the demand for arbitration, being served more than three years from the date…