In the Matter of Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company, Debtor v. Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company

COFFEY, Circuit Judge.

This case arises from the bankruptcy of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Company (“Rock Island”). The dispute concerns an interpretation of the remedies section of the Equipment Sublease Agreement (“the Sublease”) between Rock Island and the petitioner, the Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad Company (“RF & P”). RF & P and Rock Island entered into the Sublease while Rock Island was in bankruptcy. RF & P seeks to enforce a liquidated damages provision contained in the Sublease. The district judge, who has overseen the bankruptcy of Rock Island since…